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Slow Cooker Safety Nov. 08, 2024
This is the time we dust off the slow cooker and bring it center stage. It's perfect for those long-... Read More
Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease Nov. 07, 2024
Q: My cat Fred's fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it's cute, but his veterinarian says h... Read More
Fiber and Melanoma Nov. 01, 2024
Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, "Wow." Here's one of those on... Read More
While Pregnant, Keep Cat, but Avoid Toxoplasmosis Oct. 24, 2024
Q: I am planning to become pregnant, and a friend says I should give away my cat, Myrtle, because sh... Read More
Don't Lose That Muscle Mass Oct. 18, 2024
Ever heard of sarcopenia? It's the gradual loss of muscle mass that can occur with aging. Some 15% o... Read More
Dogs See Blue, Yellow and Gray Oct. 17, 2024
Q: We're concerned that our middle-aged Labrador-German shepherd mix may be nearsighted because he c... Read More
Sleep More, Snack Less Oct. 11, 2024
Who knew our sleep and snack habits were so intertwined? It turns out sleep influences two key hormo... Read More
Calico and Tortoiseshell Cats Usually Female Oct. 10, 2024
Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veter... Read More
Bone Health Basics Oct. 04, 2024
Most of us don't give much thought to osteoporosis because we're healthy, strong and can do what we ... Read More
Monitor Diabetic Pet's Blood Sugar Levels at Home Oct. 03, 2024
Q: Pebbles, my 9-year-old terrier, was diagnosed with diabetes several months ago. I give her insuli... Read More
Evening Calories Sep. 27, 2024
I often get asked if eating after 8 p.m. makes you gain weight. The truth is, when you eat isn't nea... Read More
Protect Cats Traveling in Motor Home Sep. 26, 2024
Q: My spouse and I want to take our dog and two cats on a monthlong trip across the United States in... Read More
Dairy in Your Diet Sep. 20, 2024
Dairy seems to get a bad rap these days. As the popularity of anti-inflammatory diets rises, dairy s... Read More
Chocolate Toxic to Dogs Sep. 19, 2024
Q: Our dog Riley ate a lot of semisweet chocolate bits. His veterinarian advised us to use hydrogen ... Read More
Heart-healthy Coffee Sep. 13, 2024
Here's happy news for coffee drinkers: Up to three cups a day may be beneficial for your heart. But ... Read More
Protect Dog From Intestinal Parasites With Monthly Dewormer Sep. 12, 2024
Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor ... Read More
Mindful Eating Sep. 06, 2024
Ever wondered what mindful eating is all about? It's the opposite of dashboard dining, desktop lunch... Read More
Cat Scratching Posts Must Be Tall, Stable and Numerous Sep. 05, 2024
Q: We read your column about the importance of not declawing cats — or, as you put it, amputat... Read More
Fueling Fall Sports Aug. 30, 2024
School has started and that means fall sports are underway — soccer, football and basketball. ... Read More
Probiotic May Reduce Dog's Tear Staining Aug. 29, 2024
Q: Cosette, my 5-year-old white toy poodle, has always had bronze staining beneath both eyes. Every ... Read More
