Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

“Ask the Vet” is an educational, entertaining veterinary advice column written by Dr. Lee Pickett to help animal lovers better care for their four-legged family members. The column, which has been published every week since 2002, is available through Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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Keep Laundry Pods Away From Pets and Children Sep 03, 2026

Q: My cat Milo is a "dog cat": He comes when I call, fetches small balls and loves to play with toys... Read More

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Paintballs Toxic to Dogs Aug 27, 2026

Q: My husband and his friends want to play their paintball games on our rural property. Our dogs wou... Read More

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Q: I mentioned to a friend that I am sending Bert, our new dog who is wild and undisciplined, to a t... Read More

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Arthritis Treatment Safe for Cats With Kidney Disease Aug 13, 2026

Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended ... Read More