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 →

Pets wearing pants? How about no!

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I saw something on social media about a town in New York state that passed an ordinance requiring pets to “cover their genitals” by wearing ... Continue Reading →

Readers sound off on letting cats outside

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR READERS: My recent letter from a pet mom who strongly believes cats should be allowed outside really touched a nerve among readers. They sent in some great responses, ... Continue Reading →

Pet owner says let cats roam freely outdoors

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Your point about cats being at grave risk outdoors is just silly. Are there some dangers? Sure, there are. Small dogs are subject to the same ... Continue Reading →

Do cats, goldfish mix?

#Middlebury #Cat #Goldfish DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My daughter received a goldfish for her last birthday, and true to her word, she has kept the fish healthy and happy. Now, for her ... Continue Reading →

Cat owner defends free-range felines

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As an owner of six indoor cats, I would like to respond to your recent article (“Cats shouldn’t get free pass to poop”). In the ... Continue Reading →

Help fight off fleas with brewer’s yeast

#Middlebury #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Regarding cats with fleas, I have had great success eliminating fleas by adding powdered brewer’s yeast to their food. One of my cats ... Continue Reading →

Cats shouldn’t get a free pass to poop

#Middebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Could you explain why cats can poop in my garden and the owners are not responsible for them? Cats kill birds and chipmunks, and they dig in ... Continue Reading →

Fight dander allergies on multiple fronts

#Middlebury #PetDander DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love my two fluffy cats, Jake and Manny, even though I am allergic to the dander in their fur. Antihistamines help, but not completely. ... Continue Reading →

Flea baths offer cats only temporary relief

#Middlebury #Fleas #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my mother passed away last year, I brought her two cats to live with me. They’re sweet and have settled in nicely, but ... Continue Reading →