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Q: We're pretty sure our dog, Holly, ate a remote control with its batteries, because we can't find ... Read More

Heart Health Jun. 28, 2024

It seems counterproductive to lower your cholesterol (a fat) by eating healthy fats (omega-3 and mon... Read More

Forget Downsizing Jun. 28, 2024

For many of my baby boomer peers, the most-dreaded activity on the horizon is the possibility of bei... Read More

Ear Mites Contagious to Pets, Not People Jun. 27, 2024

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from rea... Read More

Grilling Safely Jun. 21, 2024

Many of us keep our grill handy all year long, but we typically use it more in the summer months. As... Read More

'Ageless Soul' Jun. 21, 2024

Back in 1982, Thomas Moore published the first of more than 20 books about the human condition. You ... Read More

Declawed Cats Suffer Chronic Pain Jun. 20, 2024

Q: I recently adopted a kitten named Joy from a rescue that prohibits declawing. When I signed the a... Read More

Whole Grains and Your Heart Jun. 14, 2024

Since the prevalence of the Atkins and keto diets, carbs have gotten a bad rap. The truth is, the ri... Read More

Why You Don't Want to Be a Couch Potato Jun. 14, 2024

It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But the sad fact... Read More

Treatments Help Dogs With ALS-Like Disease Jun. 13, 2024

Q: Gretchen, our 9-year-old German shepherd, recently developed hind leg weakness. Her veterinarian ... Read More

Sleep and Dementia Jun. 07, 2024

Many of us have had loved ones debilitated by dementia. My father-in-law suffered for eight years; m... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 2 Jun. 07, 2024

Are you having a down day? When that happens, oftentimes it can be all too easy for us to tell ourse... Read More

Matted Cat May Be In Pain Jun. 06, 2024

Q: Our 12-year-old cat, Chia, is matted over her low back, just above her tail. What is causing the ... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 May. 31, 2024

After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More

Turn Away From Dog Jumping on You May. 30, 2024

Q: Jasper, my 2-year-old Labrador retriever, often jumps on me. His feet sometimes muddy my clothes,... Read More

The Power of a Strawberry May. 24, 2024

While I don't believe in superfoods, I do think there are foods we should choose more often to inclu... Read More

Does Older Equal Happier? May. 24, 2024

Like most baby boomers, I had always embraced the "Forever Young" mantra of Bob Dylan and Rod Stewar... Read More

Drinking and Urinating Excessively May Signal Diabetes May. 23, 2024

Q: Can cats develop diabetes? Our cat, Fred, is drinking and urinating more than usual, very much li... Read More

Fiber Benefits May. 17, 2024

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us si... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times May. 17, 2024