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Sterilized Dogs Live Longer Oct. 05, 2023
Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our veterinarian described the behavio... Read More
Take a Biten of Chitin Oct. 04, 2023
Chitin is a dietary fiber found abundantly in the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans, i.e., the... Read More
Secondhand Vaping Harmful to Pets Sep. 07, 2023
Q: Our son vapes in his bedroom. Is it okay for him to use his e-cigarette when our dog Smoky is in ... Read More
When Adopting, Match Dog to Your Activity Level Aug. 31, 2023
Q: After my elderly father's old Lab died, he felt so alone that he adopted a rambunctious Lab mix p... Read More
Veterinary Homeopathy Worse Than Ineffective Aug. 24, 2023
Q: My cat Arya has chronic kidney disease. My sister credits homeopathy for her own good health and ... Read More
Common Disease in Senior Dogs Makes Breathing Difficult Aug. 17, 2023
Q: For the past year, Sadie, our 10-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, has barked like she has ... Read More
Puppy's Demodectic Mange Not Contagious Aug. 10, 2023
Q: We took Jake, our 10-week-old pit bull, to the veterinarian because he has very little hair and s... Read More
Pet Food Processed for Complete, Balanced Nutrition Aug. 03, 2023
Q: Why should I buy processed food full of chemicals for my cat when we humans are encouraged to eat... Read More
Canine Bladder Cancer Associated With Herbicides and Pesticides Jul. 27, 2023
Q: Taylor, my 9-year-old Sheltie, had what seemed to be a urinary tract infection, but the antibioti... Read More
Vaccines Safe for Senior Dogs Jul. 13, 2023
Q: What is your opinion about vaccinating older dogs? As my two healthy senior dogs aged, their vete... Read More
Cats Require Meat-Based Diets May. 18, 2023
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veter... Read More
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Mar. 23, 2023
Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any ... Read More
Cats' Tails Tell Tales Mar. 09, 2023
Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me th... Read More
Canine Influenza Very Contagious Mar. 02, 2023
Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot... Read More
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations Feb. 23, 2023
Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their ag... Read More
Guinea Pigs Need Vitamin C in Diet Feb. 16, 2023
Q: Next month, my daughter's friend will move away and give us her guinea pig. Miss Piggy will be ou... Read More
Help Elderly Parent With Pet Feb. 09, 2023
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More
Unsteady Heartbeat May Be Normal In Dog Feb. 02, 2023
Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a ... Read More
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Jan. 26, 2023
Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Jan. 19, 2023
Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I d... Read More
