Small holiday gatherings can still stress pets

#Middlebury #Pets #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This year, we are only going to have a few family members over on Christmas Day. In past years, I’ve put our dog, cat and rabbit ... Continue Reading →

Have fun outdoors with pets while social distancing

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Even though stay-at-home orders have been lifted in my state, we still have to social distance when out in public. Where can I take my dog, Blake, ... Continue Reading →

Sheltering pets during a disaster

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just moved to a new part of the country, where natural disasters like floods are more frequent than I’m used to. When checking out ... Continue Reading →

Should one give CBD treats to pets?

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Should I give my dog CBD-infused pet treats to calm his anxiety? What other methods are available for giving CBD to pets? – Carlos in San ... Continue Reading →

Cooped up toddlers torment pets

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My toddlers will not stop tormenting our pets! They chase the cat and pull his tail; they dive-bomb the dog and scare her every time she lays ... 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 →

Is CBD safe for pets?

#Middlebury #CBD DEAR PAW’S CORNER: More and more of my friends who have pets say they are giving them CBD oil, saying it has health benefits. Isn’t this derived from marijuana? ... Continue Reading →

Just how hot can a hot car get?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This morning, I was walking into the drugstore when I heard a small dog frantically barking from a nearby car. I looked in the window and saw a ... Continue Reading →

Don’t sweat the mess

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just adopted a beautiful little mutt named Beatrice. She’s my first dog, and she’s wonderful. The problem is, she’s not very ... Continue Reading →

Spending soars on gifts for pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love buying gifts for my pets at Christmas. My ex-boyfriend, however, says I spend too much money and that my dog and two cats don’t care ... Continue Reading →