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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

What Kids Will Eat Jul. 17, 2026

A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids'... 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

Wild Versus Farmed Jul. 10, 2026

Most of us know that fish and seafood need to be part of our menus — at least twice a week. Th... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part I Jul. 10, 2026

For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... 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

Removing the Excuses Jul. 03, 2026

Sometimes it's the smallest things that can help us reach our goals. Take breakfast, for example. If... Read More

Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 03, 2026

Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... 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

Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Jun. 26, 2026

If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no.... Read More

90-Year-Old Newlyweds Jun. 26, 2026

Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... 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

Nutrition News Over the Years Jun. 19, 2026

I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More

Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 19, 2026

Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... 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

Vitamin C for Your Muscles Jun. 12, 2026

Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More

Blue Zones: Part 2 Jun. 12, 2026

Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... 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

Foods and Depression Jun. 05, 2026

It may come as a surprise, but what we choose to eat can affect our mood. And as we head into the ho... Read More

Blue Zones: Part I Jun. 05, 2026