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Reward-Based Training More Effective and Humane Than Aversive Training Aug. 20, 2026
Q: I mentioned to a friend that I am sending Bert, our new dog who is wild and undisciplined, to a t... Read More
Strong Bones Aug. 14, 2026
No matter what age, we need strong bones. And building strong bones starts early in life. We continu... Read More
Arthritis Treatment Safe for Cats With Kidney Disease Aug. 13, 2026
Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended ... Read More
Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Aug. 07, 2026
Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how oft... Read More
Dogs and Humans Don't Share Cold Viruses Aug. 06, 2026
Q: I have such a bad cold that I can't go to school. Mom is afraid I'll spread my cold to our puppy,... Read More
The Reason for Exercise Jul. 31, 2026
If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still n... Read More
Colorful Reflector in Cat's Eye Enhances Night Vision Jul. 30, 2026
Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminesce... Read More
Who's to Blame When Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Young? Jul. 30, 2026
What is the death count under Donald Trump? We're not talking about loss of life in his war with Ira... Read More
Inflammation and Your Diet Jul. 24, 2026
Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More
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
