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Cats Require Meat-Based Diets Jul. 23, 2026
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veter... Read More
Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur Jul. 16, 2026
Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to c... Read More
Retractable Leashes Risky for Dogs and People Jul. 09, 2026
Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local p... Read More
More Bacteria on Human Beard Than Dog Fur Jul. 02, 2026
Q: I grew up with dogs, but my husband wasn't as fortunate. We now have a dog — and a toddler ... Read More
Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Jun. 25, 2026
Q: Our son wants to adopt a turtle from his friend, who has become bored with his pet. Is there any ... Read More
Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Jun. 18, 2026
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Cats' Tails Tell Tales Jun. 11, 2026
Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me th... Read More
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
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations May. 28, 2026
Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their ag... Read More
Guinea Pigs Need Vitamin C in Diet May. 21, 2026
Q: Next month, my daughter's friend will move away and give us her guinea pig. Miss Piggy will be ou... Read More
Powerful Fruits and Vegetables May. 14, 2026
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More
Unsteady Heartbeat May Be Normal In Dog May. 07, 2026
Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a ... Read More
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Apr. 30, 2026
Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Apr. 23, 2026
Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I d... Read More
Cat's Lymphoma Not Contagious Apr. 16, 2026
Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to giv... Read More
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Apr. 09, 2026
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More
Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Apr. 02, 2026
Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More
When One Snow Leopard Can't Reproduce, the Whole Species Feels It Mar. 27, 2026
What does it mean when a snow leopard, important to species survival, is deemed effectively sterile?... Read More
Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Mar. 26, 2026
Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Mar. 19, 2026
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More
