Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

“Ask the Vet” is an educational, entertaining veterinary advice column written by Dr. Lee Pickett to help animal lovers better care for their four-legged family members. The column, which has been published every week since 2002, is available through Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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Canine Influenza Very Contagious Jun 04, 2026

Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot... Read More

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Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their ag... Read More

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Q: Next month, my daughter's friend will move away and give us her guinea pig. Miss Piggy will be ou... Read More

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Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More