Category Archives: Pet Connection

If your dog has diarrhea on and off and you can’t figure out why, a tiny single-celled culprit may be to blame. Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My dog doesn’t seem to keep on any weight and has been having occasional diarrhea for no apparent reason. I took in a fecal sample and […]

One of the reasons I suggest adopting an adult or senior cat is that young cats can be a handful. If you, like this reader, have a kitty who loves to knock things off shelves, scratch the furniture, and more, here are Mikkel’s and my thoughts on what will help restore peace and serenity to […]

My trainer daughter, Mikkel Becker, and I teamed up to answer a reader who wasn’t sure where to get a kitten. Here’s our advice. Q: My neighbor’s Siamese cat just had kittens, and she’s giving them away. Seems a lot easier and less expensive than getting one from the shelter. What do you think? A: […]

There are a lot of cat litter options out there. Which is best? Q: What kind of cat litter is best? A: The short answer to that question is whatever they’ll use. But as with anything cat-related, there are nuances. Factors that affect a cat’s preferences include scent and texture. Most cats prefer unscented litter. […]

What happens when true love conflicts with dog allergies? Here’s what I told a reader. Q: My fiance has a beloved cavalier King Charles spaniel, and I’m worried because I’m allergic. Are there things I can do to help reduce my allergic reactions to him? We’re open to replacing the carpeting with wood or luxury […]