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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
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
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
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
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
The Persistence of Rainbows Jun. 20, 2026
Do you know how rainbows are made? Sure, most of us remember third-grade science, prisms dancing fro... 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
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
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
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
Quality Plants May. 29, 2026
I've been around long enough to remember when vegetarian diets were all the rage. Now we call them p... 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
Weight Loss by the Numbers May. 22, 2026
When I see someone serious about losing weight, they typically have a habit of tracking their calori... 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
