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Have you noticed that something strange seems to happen after you reach the age of 60? The people in... 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

Diabetes and You Aug. 30, 2024

Last month, I wrote about the remarkable book "Genius Food," which gave me a whole new perspective o... 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

Healthy Eating Habits Aug. 23, 2024

A lot of what we do is routine, isn't it? We typically get up about the same time and go to bed arou... Read More

Multigenerational Living Part 2: Students Aug. 23, 2024

I just love it when I learn about an experiment that has turned out to be a win-win for everyone inv... Read More

Many Treatment Options for Feline Hyperthyroidism Aug. 22, 2024

Q: Codi, our 13-year-old cat, needs methimazole for his hyperthyroidism, but he won't take it. I've ... Read More

Food and Mental Health Aug. 16, 2024

We've all heard it — from our mothers, from our friends, from our doctors and dietitians ̵... Read More

Multigenerational Living Part 1: Families Aug. 16, 2024

Ever since the 2008 Great Recession, large numbers of young people have chosen (or been forced becau... Read More

Aflatoxins in Pet Foods Sicken and Kill Dogs Aug. 15, 2024

Q: My neighbor's healthy, young dog died suddenly of liver failure. The vet thinks the cause was afl... Read More

Whole Grains Versus Refined Aug. 09, 2024

I often counsel patients that it's important to make the simple switch from refined grains to whole ... Read More

Voulez-Vous Help Your Brain? Aug. 09, 2024

I live in South Florida, which is frequently referred to as the home of the silver tsunami. This phr... Read More

Prevent Cats From Using Potted Plants by Making Litter Boxes Appealing Aug. 08, 2024

Q: At least one of our cats has been urinating and defecating in the large potted plants in our fami... Read More

Getting Enough Fiber? Aug. 02, 2024

A new study finds that American adults continue to fall short of their daily fiber needs. The study ... Read More

Bonus Benefits of Dance Aug. 02, 2024

For those of us old enough to remember the popular TV program "American Bandstand," dancing has alwa... Read More

No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic Aug. 01, 2024

Q: I recently got a Havanese puppy, Marcos, who was supposed to be hypoallergenic. However, every ti... Read More

Moving Away From Ultra-Processed Jul. 26, 2024

You hear a lot about ultra-processed foods these days. They have become the new thing to avoid. But ... Read More

Are Your Finances in Order? Jul. 26, 2024

My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More

To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jul. 25, 2024