Houseguests vs. pets: holiday edition

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #HouseGuests #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother is staying with us through the holiday season while he figures out his life. However, he insists on keeping ... 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 →

Pet ownership can involve heavy lifting

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets For seniors, several questions arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →

Build a pet first-aid kit

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read in a guide about cutting dogs’ toenails that styptic will stop bleeding if you cut their paws. What is that, and where do I get ... Continue Reading →

Rally family, friends to find lost cat

#Middlebury #LostCat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My orange striped cat, Charlie, went outside for the night about two weeks ago. I haven’t seen him since. He’s been an indoor/outdoor ... Continue Reading →

Sly solution solves phantom pet pooper problem

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your recent column about the homeowner who was struggling to find out which owner was allowing their dog to poop on their lawn. Your ideas ... Continue Reading →

Fourth of July fireworks can traumatize pets

#Middlebury #FourthofJuly #Fireworks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers that the noise and flash of fireworks can traumatize pets! Last year, my son and his partner ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 14, 2022

#Middlebury Add a small bit of boiling water to a glass of iced tea to clear it up if it is cloudy. You can do this to a pitcher just before serving. If you’re traveling with ... Continue Reading →

Are irresponsible owners the bane of dog parks?

#Middlebury #DogPark DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When I first adopted my Collie mix, Sara, I went to the dog park near my apartment every morning. I thought it would be a great place for ... Continue Reading →