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

Choosing Seafood Aug. 28, 2026

Most of us know we need to eat more seafood. The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend two servings ... Read More

Your Story: Part 3 Aug. 28, 2026

Because I'm an author, columnist and journalist, working with words comes naturally. But I'm well aw... Read More

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

Protein at Every Meal Aug. 21, 2026

We hear a lot about the need for protein, but many of us may not realize the need for protein at eve... Read More

Your Story: Part 2 Aug. 21, 2026

In my last column, I addressed the benefits of writing a memoir, both for yourself and your family m... Read More

Reward-Based Training More Effective and Humane Than Aversive Training Aug. 20, 2026

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

Strong Bones Aug. 14, 2026

No matter what age, we need strong bones. And building strong bones starts early in life. We continu... Read More

Your Story: Part I Aug. 14, 2026

When I'm not working on my own writing projects — or lost within the pages of a spellbinding b... Read More

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

Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Aug. 07, 2026

Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how oft... Read More

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: Part 2 Aug. 07, 2026

In the last column, we discussed the surprising trend of increased drinking among older Americans, a... Read More

Dogs and Humans Don't Share Cold Viruses Aug. 06, 2026

Q: I have such a bad cold that I can't go to school. Mom is afraid I'll spread my cold to our puppy,... Read More

The Reason for Exercise Jul. 31, 2026

If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still n... Read More

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Jul. 31, 2026

A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More

Colorful Reflector in Cat's Eye Enhances Night Vision Jul. 30, 2026

Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminesce... Read More

Inflammation and Your Diet Jul. 24, 2026

Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More

Legacy Plan Jul. 24, 2026

As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More

Cats Require Meat-Based Diets Jul. 23, 2026

Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veter... Read More

What Kids Will Eat Jul. 17, 2026