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Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia Oct. 09, 2025
Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth h... Read More
Taming a Sweet Tooth Oct. 03, 2025
Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that ... Read More
Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs' Teeth Oct. 02, 2025
Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding ... Read More
New Slogans for Tylenol Sep. 27, 2025
The folks behind Tylenol have a rebranding conundrum. Overcoming the lasting harm of recent politica... Read More
More Whole Grains Sep. 26, 2025
A new study tracking eating habits between 2003 and 2018 finds we're not eating enough whole grains ... Read More
Don't Feed Neighborhood Pets Sep. 25, 2025
Q: Eddie, our neighbor's indoor-outdoor cat, is very sweet. He often visits us while we're sitting o... Read More
The U.S. Commands the Heights of Science -- for Now Sep. 25, 2025
Pull up the drawbridge, flood the moat and drop the portcullis. That, it would seem, is the science ... Read More
Are You Feeling Groggy? Sep. 19, 2025
We've all had those days where we just can't seem to wake up — and when we do, we still feel t... Read More
Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs Sep. 18, 2025
Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal ser... Read More
Lovable Manatees Lure Visitors to Florida Sep. 13, 2025
By Victor Block Approximately 24 million people live in Florida. About five times that many visit th... Read More
Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss Sep. 12, 2025
The Mediterranean diet may just be the most studied diet pattern we know. It consistently rates as a... Read More
Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep. 11, 2025
Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More
Fiber Benefits Sep. 05, 2025
We all know that fiber — and even more fiber — is beneficial. Scientists are now studyin... Read More
Many Animals Have White Bellies Sep. 04, 2025
Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More
Healthy Eating and Food Costs Aug. 29, 2025
Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman ... Read More
Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting Aug. 28, 2025
Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we... Read More
Building Muscle Later in Life Aug. 22, 2025
The older we get, the more we should focus on muscle mass and not just the number on the scale. In h... Read More
Long Fingernails Harbor Germs Aug. 21, 2025
Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisi... Read More
Remember the MIND Diet Aug. 15, 2025
A study published recently has some good news for those having trouble remembering things: You can e... Read More
Tabby a Common Feline Coat Pattern, Not a Breed Aug. 14, 2025
Q: What's the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not... Read More
