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Q: I heard that byproducts are bad for pets, so I want to buy cat food that is free of them. What br... Read More

Waste Not Jan. 24, 2025

With the cost of food rising, it's more important than ever to waste less of the food we purchase. A... Read More

How To Have a Great Smile Jan. 24, 2025

When I share my thoughts on growing older gracefully with my readers, it's important for everyone to... Read More

Many Effective Therapies for Dogs With Osteoarthritis Jan. 23, 2025

Q: Grayson is my first dog now that I'm an adult living on my own, though I did grow up with dogs. W... Read More

Less Sodium, More Potassium Jan. 17, 2025

Here's more proof that skipping the saltshaker and processed foods with high sodium, along with addi... Read More

Cultivate the Positive Jan. 17, 2025

Sixty-five years ago, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale revolutionized the publishing world with his enormous... Read More

Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats Jan. 16, 2025

Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite prev... Read More

Grab Your Apron and Improve Your Mental Health Jan. 10, 2025

Cooking at home not only helps you eat better, but it also helps your mental health, according to a ... Read More

Are You a Grandparent? Jan. 10, 2025

If you are a baby boomer, chances are you are also a grandparent. And the reason I'm so sure about t... Read More

Canine Carsickness: Common But Treatable Jan. 09, 2025

Q: We recently adopted Rufus, a young adult dog who becomes anxious every time he's in the car. He p... Read More

Dietary Decline Jan. 03, 2025

As we age, we need fewer calories, yet we need those calories we eat to be of higher quality. But ol... Read More

Do You Have a Donor Card? Jan. 03, 2025

When I was a young adult driving in California, I rarely gave my donor card a thought. Back then, it... Read More

Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies Jan. 02, 2025

Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pre... Read More

Strong Bones, Healthy Life Dec. 27, 2024

My friend Joyce fell recently and broke her ankle. After surgery, she's couchbound for a while as he... Read More

How to Be a Superager Dec. 27, 2024

When I first learned that most people begin to experience a subtle but measurable decline in memory ... Read More

Collapsing Trachea Causes Dry, Honking Cough in Small Dogs Dec. 26, 2024

Q: Our Yorkshire terrier Bentley has a dry, honking cough. His veterinarian said he has a collapsing... Read More

Plant Protein Dec. 20, 2024

Having a more plant-forward diet is important for a lot of health reasons but leaving out meat altog... Read More

Do You Have Insomnia? Dec. 20, 2024

There used to be an old wives' tale that suggested older people needed a lot less sleep than younger... Read More

Save Money on Veterinary Care by Preventing Disease Dec. 19, 2024

Q: My income is limited, but I wouldn't part with my dog, Max, or cat, Mimi, for anything. How shoul... Read More

Healthy Eating, Longer Life Dec. 13, 2024