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 →

Cats can have allergies

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Allergies DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Tushy, sneezes several times a day, and her eyes water almost nonstop. This has been happening for a couple of weeks. ... Continue Reading →

Can this dog be trained?

#MiddleburyCT #ObedienceTraining #ClickerTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Recently, a new member joined our family: a toy poodle mix named Petey who was rehomed by an acquaintance ... Continue Reading →

How long do rabbits live?

#MiddleburyCT #PetRabbits #NewRabbit DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a pet rabbit, Brownie, who is nearly 10 years old! He’s a Holland Lop, I think. He doesn’t do much at ... 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 →

Dog’s food guarding aggression worsens

#MiddleburyCT #FoodGuarding #Aggression DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted an energetic, bouncy little Terrier mix a few months ago from a friend who had found him abandoned and wandering ... Continue Reading →

Readers suggest creative solutions for dog poop in the yard

#MiddleburyCT #DogPoop #Neighbor’sDog DEAR READERS: My recent column about a neighbor’s dog who kept leaving “deposits” in the yard got quite a response from ... Continue Reading →

Who’s liable when a dog bites a dog sitter?

#MiddleburyCT #DogSitter #DogBite DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a sweet little mixed Terrier named Cookie who’s devoted to me. He’s not so devoted to other people, and ... Continue Reading →

Cat’s frequent vomiting cause for concern

#MiddleburyCT #Vomiting #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 10-year-old shorthaired cat Vic has always had a sensitive stomach. About once a week, he would vomit right after eating. However, ... Continue Reading →

Small dog’s aggression is a worry

#MiddleburyCT #LostPetScam #Scammer DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a small, mixed-breed, mostly terrier named Cookie. He’s a darling to me and my son, but to anyone else, he’s ... Continue Reading →