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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

Are You Resistant to Change? Oct. 18, 2024

About 100 years ago, Anatole France, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1921, weighed in on t... 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

Senior Sweethearts Oct. 11, 2024

I have a dear friend who has been a widow for three years. She recently told me that special days, l... 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

Vanity: Part 1 Oct. 04, 2024

There are plenty of cynical and clueless amateur social theorists who believe that after a certain a... 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

Psych Yourself Up Sep. 27, 2024

Unless you are blessed with superior, Zen-like mind control, you have probably noticed an unwelcome ... 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

How Happy Are You? Sep. 20, 2024

I've always liked this quote from Abraham Lincoln, who was known to suffer from major bouts of depre... 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

Dr. You Sep. 13, 2024

Unless you are part of a microscopic minority, something has probably happened within the last 10 ye... 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