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Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Mar. 16, 2023
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care Oct. 27, 2022
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you're t... Read More
Keep Puppy Safe During Hanukkah Nov. 25, 2021
Q: We recently adopted Reena, a curious, lively 6-month-old puppy. Please advise us about keeping he... Read More
Grass Hay Should Be Freely Available To Pet Rabbit Nov. 11, 2021
Q: Fern, our daughter's first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or sh... Read More
Centipede Bite Hurts Like Bee Sting Oct. 28, 2021
Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, ... Read More
Ingested Pennies Toxic to Pets Oct. 21, 2021
Q: Our son collects pennies and was dismayed to get home from school today and find that our new pup... Read More
Sterilizing Pet Rabbits Has Medical and Behavioral Benefits Oct. 14, 2021
Q: Our children were given two rabbits, and they'd like to know each bunny's sex before they name th... Read More
Cat's Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis Oct. 07, 2021
Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front ... Read More
Dogs That Eat High-Fat Snacks Risk Pancreatitis Sep. 30, 2021
Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating and started vomiting. His veteri... Read More
After Home Fire, Bathe Pet and Visit Veterinarian Sep. 23, 2021
Q: When our house caught fire, the firefighters rescued our cat, Jinx, so all of us were safe. They ... Read More
Better Treatments For Nuisance Barking Than Devocalization Sep. 16, 2021
Q: We live in an apartment complex where many dogs bark. Some of the tenants want to require the own... Read More
Dog's Gastrointestinal Problem Can Cause Floor Licking Sep. 09, 2021
Q: Sheba, my 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog, has been licking the floors constantly for th... Read More
Lead Ammunition Harms More Than Intended Target Aug. 26, 2021
Q: While hunting, I accidentally shot my dog, Buck, with lead shot. He seems to be OK, but I'm worri... Read More
August 6, 2021 Aug. 06, 2021
Dear Annie: I've been married for 24 years and have five children (two in college). I have spent mos... Read More
Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats Jul. 22, 2021
Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite prev... Read More
Canine Carsickness: Common But Treatable Jul. 15, 2021
Q: We recently adopted Rufus, a young adult dog who becomes anxious every time he's in the car. He p... Read More
Living With Pets Protects Children From Allergies Jul. 08, 2021
Q: We have several cats, and we provide foster care for kittens from a rescue organization. I am pre... Read More
Collapsing Trachea Causes Dry, Honking Cough in Small Dogs Jul. 01, 2021
Q: Our Yorkshire terrier Bentley has a dry, honking cough. His veterinarian said he has a collapsing... Read More
Save Money on Veterinary Care by Preventing Disease Jun. 24, 2021
Q: My income is limited, but I wouldn't part with my dog, Max, or cat, Mimi, for anything. How shoul... Read More
Prepare Now for Natural Disaster Jun. 17, 2021
Q: Climate change seems to be causing more hurricanes, flooding and wildfires than we had years ago.... Read More
