Research options for vacation pet care

#Middlebury #Kennels #DogSitter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: How do I know if a dog-care facility or a dog sitter are legit? We’re planning a vacation this summer and can’t ... Continue Reading →

Jury still out on giving CBD oil to pets

#Middlebury #Pets #CBD DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is your take on using CBD oil on cats or dogs? A friend told me that giving it as a supplement could ease my dog’s separation ... Continue Reading →

Therapy dog flunks training test

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My friend’s Golden Retriever, Janey, was training to be a therapy dog, but flunked an important test and needs more training to qualify. ... Continue Reading →

Do dogs really know what we’re saying?

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Settle a bet for me. Can dogs really understand human speech? Or are they reacting to other signals when we give them commands (like a hand ... Continue Reading →

Make your town more dog-friendly

#Middlebury #DogPark #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I live in a town with no dog parks and very few sidewalks, other than in the town center and a few subdivisions. When I take my dog ... Continue Reading →

Does my cat need Himalayan salt?

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m thoroughly confused by all the “health advice” for pets that I read online. One site tells me my cats should eat only organic ... Continue Reading →

Do research before adopting shelter dog

#Middlebury #ShelterDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read that stray dogs from foreign countries are being put up for adoption here and bringing new diseases with them. My family wants ... Continue Reading →

Is that special diet killing your dog?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The trend in pet owners feeding their dogs grain-free diet may have had some unintended consequences. There’s an epidemic of DCM (dilated ... Continue Reading →

Feral cat colony getting out of hand

#Middlebury #FeralCats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a number of feral cats living in the wooded area behind our house. I know that these cats normally can’t be acclimated ... Continue Reading →

Friend’s dog is obese

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I was glad to dog-sit for my friend and next-door neighbor when she went on a two-week trip, and I followed her instructions for feeding and walking ... Continue Reading →