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People always want me to tell them what to do about their itchy dog without realizing there’s no one cause and no one treatment for this misery-making problem! Q: My dog seems to be scratching himself a lot. Does he have dry skin? Should I add oil to his food? A: Dogs who scratch may […]

If you’ve ever moved from one home to another, you know stressful it can be — for you and your animals! Cats can be especially nervous when you move into a new house because they are highly territorial. The best way to help your cat relax is to confine him before and after moving day […]

These are the products I featured in my Facebook Live presentation featuring a roundup of cat food puzzles and games designed to give both their mind and body a workout! You can view the video here. The remarks below include information from the manufacturers as well as my own comments. Note: I purchased all these […]

There are plenty of over-the-counter first aid products that are safe to use on our own scrapes and minor wounds, but many of them are dangerous for pets. Do you know which ones? Q: I always used hydrogen peroxide to clean my pet’s scrapes or minor wounds, but I was told recently that’s bad for […]

What’s cleaner than the soles of your shoes? A recent study suggests that the answer is your dog’s paws. Researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands took samples from the paws of 50 assistance dogs and the shoe soles of their handlers. They did the same for an equal number of pet dogs and their […]