What’s a safe CBD dosage for a small dog?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When my 6-year-old, 16-pound Dachshund, Sally, hurt her back and couldn’t walk, a veterinarian recommended expensive surgery. I found another ... Continue Reading →

Rambling dog raises neighbor’s hackles

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My neighbor’s dog routinely gets out of their house and runs around in our yard. He is a huge mixed-breed who looks kind of like a pit ... Continue Reading →

Trip to vet stresses pet

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My poodle mix, Jester, is a sweet and energetic dog – until it’s time to go to the vet. When the carrier kennel comes out, he begins ... Continue Reading →

Don’t wait to spay or neuter your pet

#Middlebury #Spay #Neuter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I received a puppy last fall from a friend whose dog had a surprise litter. Tara is a super-cute girl of unknown breed, very smart ... Continue Reading →

Reconnect with your senior dog

#Middlebury #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My large mixed-breed dog, Hatchet, is 12 years old, and his discipline has slipped quite a bit in the past couple of years. That’s probably ... Continue Reading →

Fees can be high for rehoming pets

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m very sad about this, but I need to find a new home for my two cats. I’m in my 70s and have some chronic health conditions ... Continue Reading →

Why can’t my Husky handle cold weather?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Jackson, is part Husky, a big dog with lots of fur. When I put him outside in the backyard on a snowy day, he comes right back and whines ... Continue Reading →

Expert: CBD oil could damage pets’ eyes

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Your recent article about giving CBD oil to pets omitted an important factor: its effect on the eyes. Past research has shown that CBD causes ... Continue Reading →

Bucket lists for dying pets? Bah, humbug!

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I don’t understand this trend of making a “bucket list” of things to see and do with a dog once they get old or ill. Why bother? ... Continue Reading →

Resolve to better the lives of animals

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Every year, I make a resolution to care for my pets. At one time I had two dogs, Sadie and Shadow, a cat named Harley and a sassy budgie named Petey. ... Continue Reading →