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Ask the Vet: Long Fingernails Harbor Germs
\Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisingly long fingernails. My Yorkie needed to have her anal sacs emptied, as she often does, and I was afraid the vet's long nails would hurt her, so I asked that someone else empty them. Was my request rude or out of place?
A: Not at all. Long ...Read more
My Pet World: Helping a dog feel safe and a cat breathe easier
Dear Cathy, I adopted a three-year-old longhaired dachshund mix about nine months ago. She came from a rescue after a traumatic start to life. She had been found chained to a tree with puppies and arrived fearful and sick. Over time, she adjusted and became very affectionate, and we even overcame her initial fear of walking and pottying outside....Read more
Superman HISHE - Where's the Dog
A Superman HISHE cartoon. The Man of Steel is looking for Krypto but finds he has to battle more than just Lex Luthor this summer.
Do storms scare your dog? A new drug could help
TAMPA, Fla. -- The first time Tammy freaked out, her human had no idea what was happening.
It was summer, two years ago, afternoon sun streaming through the windows of the dog’s Port Charlotte home.
Suddenly, the happy, waggy Basset Hound started whining, drooling, shaking. She paced around her owner, Jill Powers. She wouldn’t leave her ...Read more
State grand jury indicts Vance Boelter on first-degree murder charges, adds animal cruelty charge
Accused assassin Vance Boelter now faces the possibility of life in state prison alongside a possible federal death sentence after a Hennepin County jury indicted him on premeditated murder and other counts Thursday for allegedly carrying out a politically motivated rampage in June.
A Hennepin County grand jury indicted Boelter Thursday on two ...Read more
Ask The Vet: Tabby a Common Feline Coat Pattern, Not a Breed
Q: What's the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat?
A: Tabby is not a breed, but a coat pattern common among purebreds as well as mixed-breed cats, usually referred to as domestic short- or long-haired cats.
The classic tabby has a blotched or swirled pattern of dark markings over a lighter coat color. This ...Read more
My Pet World: How to redirect your cat’s attention-seeking behavior
Dear Cathy,
Our sweet and intelligent two-year-old Himalayan cat, Felix, is driving my wife around the corner. He follows her everywhere because he’s begging to get more Laxatone as a treat. He is very affectionate to us both and often sleeps in bed with us. He almost always obeys my instructions. However, during the day, he jumps on my ...Read more
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et Mythbusting: Separating Fact From Fiction in Animal Care
By Scott Wolf AP
From the belief that cats always land on their feet to the claim that dogs see only in black and white, popular myths about pets persist in homes and on social media. While many of these ideas have been passed down for generations, veterinarians say misinformation can...Read more
Flea-borne typhus infections are on the rise in Southern California: How to protect yourself and your pets
LOS ANGELES -- Pet owners, beware: Flea-borne typhus is on the rise in parts of Southern California.
The good news is there are several common-sense ways to protect your pet and yourself from getting infected.
A flea becomes infected when it bites rats, opossums and stray cats that are carrying the disease. The disease is caused by Rickettsia ...Read more
Ask The Vet: Keep Mothballs Out of the Garden
Q: Bradley, our young indoor-outdoor cat, recently experienced a bout of vomiting, lethargy and seizures. By the time we got him to the veterinarian, he seemed normal and the vet could find nothing wrong. Two days later, however, Bradley suffered a repeat episode.
I just now remembered that our neighbor had scattered mothballs in her garden to ...Read more
My Pet World: Indoor accidents in older dogs — What you can do
Dear Cathy,
I enjoy your column each week, but I have never seen my problem mentioned. We have a 16-year-old Schnauzer/Yorkie rescue boy. He is a wonderful dog, but he is getting very old.
A couple of years ago, we started using doggie diapers in the house because he was beginning to experience incontinence. That has helped tremendously. Now ...Read more
Seasonal Pet Safety: Keeping Cats and Dogs Safe Year-Round
As the seasons change, so do the risks facing household pets. From sweltering summer heat to icy winter sidewalks, cats and dogs depend on their owners to anticipate hazards and protect their health. Veterinarians say the key is preparation — and a willingness to adjust routines to keep animals comfortable and safe in any weather.
Summer Heat...Read more
Odd Couples: Unlikely Pet Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart
A golden retriever napping with a baby duck tucked under its chin. A three-legged cat grooming a disabled chihuahua. A rescued pig who refuses to leave the side of a senior terrier. These aren’t just feel-good social media moments—they’re real-life examples of the surprising, heartwarming bonds that can form between animals, no matter ...Read more
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