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Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep. 11, 2025
Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More
Fiber Benefits Sep. 05, 2025
We all know that fiber — and even more fiber — is beneficial. Scientists are now studyin... Read More
Many Animals Have White Bellies Sep. 04, 2025
Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More
Healthy Eating and Food Costs Aug. 29, 2025
Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman ... Read More
Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting Aug. 28, 2025
Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we... Read More
Building Muscle Later in Life Aug. 22, 2025
The older we get, the more we should focus on muscle mass and not just the number on the scale. In h... Read More
Long Fingernails Harbor Germs Aug. 21, 2025
Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisi... Read More
Remember the MIND Diet Aug. 15, 2025
A study published recently has some good news for those having trouble remembering things: You can e... Read More
Tabby a Common Feline Coat Pattern, Not a Breed Aug. 14, 2025
Q: What's the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not... Read More
Plants on the Plate Aug. 08, 2025
We hear a lot about a plant-forward diet these days: Eat more plants and lower your risk of cancer. ... Read More
Keep Mothballs Out of the Garden Aug. 07, 2025
Q: Bradley, our young indoor-outdoor cat, recently experienced a bout of vomiting, lethargy and seiz... Read More
Eating Before Bed Aug. 01, 2025
What about that late-night snack? Is it OK to eat and then go to bed? Will it make you gain weight? ... Read More
Appetite Booster and Treatment of Underlying Disease Help Cat Gain Weight Jul. 31, 2025
Q: Elmo, my elderly cat, is losing his appetite and getting thinner. A friend told me about a drug h... Read More
Court Strikes Down NIH's Unlawful Termination of Research Grants on Topics Including DEI and Gender Identity Jul. 28, 2025
Rights & Resistance with the ACLU
The National Institutes of Health — the world's largest public funder of biomedical research &... Read More
Eating For Diabetes Jul. 25, 2025
Dairy often gets a bad rap. Some think it causes bloating or gas. Others think it's inflammatory. Th... Read More
Many Ways to Relieve Dog's Separation Anxiety Jul. 24, 2025
Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it's getting worse as I transition ... Read More
Heart and Brain Connection Jul. 18, 2025
Remember the song "The Skeleton Dance" from your childhood? Here's how it went: "The toe bone's conn... Read More
Plant a Pet-Safe Garden Jul. 17, 2025
Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a ga... Read More
Family Breakfast Benefits Jul. 11, 2025
A new study finds eating a healthy breakfast — together at home — goes a long way to hel... Read More
Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets Jul. 10, 2025
Q: I have a compromised immune system, and I want to adopt a cat. What do I need to know about prote... Read More
