Renovations and pets don’t mix
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a contractor coming soon to renovate our kitchen. I plan to keep my cat, Freya, out of the way and in a separate room ... Continue Reading →
Flea onslaught strikes early
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I can’t believe it – it’s only March, and my cat Flicker is already scratching himself silly with fleas! He has terrible ... Continue Reading →
Houseguests vs. pets: holiday edition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 →
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