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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
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
Bothered by Bad Breath Aug. 01, 2026
Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for over 50 years. While we are physically unable to h... 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
Fauci's Cowardly Fifth Amendment Evasion Jul. 31, 2026
There's nothing inherently wrong with invoking the Fifth Amendment. The perception that anyone who p... 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
Who's to Blame When Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate Their Young? Jul. 30, 2026
What is the death count under Donald Trump? We're not talking about loss of life in his war with Ira... Read More
Time To Break Trump's Anti-Midas Spell Jul. 29, 2026
The windows of bookstores and the marquees of movie theaters across America all sing the praises of ... 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
