Dog walking needn’t be a tug of war

#MiddleburyCT #DogWalking#TugOfWar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t ... Continue Reading →

Are dogs OK in freezing weather?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #FreezingWeather DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While walking along the local riverway this frosty weekend, I noticed at least three people whose dogs were under-equipped ... Continue Reading →

How long will dog’s heatstroke recovery take?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Two weeks ago, my Golden Retriever Lollie suffered a heatstroke. I let him outside into the backyard around midmorning. When ... Continue Reading →

Keep dogs leashed on the trail

#MiddleburyCT #FoodGuarding #Aggression DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can we talk about people on hiking paths who let their dogs run off leash? I’m getting increasingly frustrated ... Continue Reading →

Thunderstorm frightens cat

#MiddleburyCT #Thunderstorm #Anxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday, we had a pretty big thunderstorm roll through. My 8-year-old cat, Sphinx, is normally never afraid of anything. ... Continue Reading →

Beware of some “natural” flea and deworming treatments

#MiddleburyCT #NaturalTreatments DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I want my dog to be healthy and to use natural treatments as much as possible. So I don’t like giving her conventional, ... Continue Reading →

Prevent ear infections in dogs

#MiddleburyCT #EarInfections #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd puppy Max seems to get an ear infection every other week. He’s miserable, shaking his head from ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 2, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My dogs stay outside most of the day now, while the weather is so nice. We bring them indoors when it gets too hot, but for a treat, we will freeze a plastic cup of ice ... Continue Reading →

How to stop dogs from roughhousing

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My girlfriend and I moved in together recently, and we each brought a dog with us. I’ve got a German Shepherd named Mac, and her Golden ... Continue Reading →

A handful of dog treats help the medicine go down

#MiddleburyCT #Medications #Dogs #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a tip for the owner who is struggling to give their dog eye medicine. Our dog had cataract removal surgery earlier ... Continue Reading →