Deadly tick-born illness striking more cats
"Most people have never heard of it, and when they do it, it sounds like something from a science fiction movie," says Dr. Wes Gunter, of West Plains, MO. He's...
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Readers take their turn offering commentary
I answer your pet questions every week, but you ought to have your turn, as well. Today, I offer some of your comments on recent columns and my responses. YOUR...
Ferret out the cause of cat’s aggressive behavior ASAP
These selected questions were answered by experts attending the 2013 BlogPaws Conference May 16-18 in Tysons Corner, VA. Over 500 pet bloggers and pet writers gathered to learn more about...
Pet news briefs: Dog attack stats ranked by city
The U.S. Postal Service has released dog attack rankings for 2012 by city. Last year, nearly 5,900 letter carriers were attacked by dogs. Overall, according to the U.S. Centers for...
“Devil dog” may simply be fearful
Q: I adopted a Shar-Pei/Australian Cattle Dog cross from a shelter. She had been a stray. She's lovable toward us, and very smart, but when we walk her on a...
Pet ownership has dipped slightly in the U.S.
The American Veterinary Medical Association U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook is the closest thing there is to a census of pet ownership, and is conducted every five years. According...
The unconditional love of pet is good medicine
Q: I'm a 54-year-old woman with some medical issues. I've survived breast cancer and am being treated for a cancer call malignant mesothelioma. I also have a very bad knee....
Dog’s skin problems and clogged glands can be treated without breaking the bank
Q: When we purchased our 8-week-old German Shepherd, we were told he was very healthy. However, he's suffered from an unbelievable skin condition, constantly scratching his stomach, genitals and ears....
Most owners do love their pets — and the pets love them back
Once again, here are some of your comments on recent columns, even comments relating to issues I've discussed on my national radio Steve Dale's Pet World. Thanks for listening, and...
Dog’s odd behavior likely a simple plea for attention
MY PET WORLD Q: Our German Shepherd will sit next to my husband while he eats or watches TV, with his ears back, snarling and whining. Why? She never does...