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Down for the Count

When Rosemary George had a hip replacement five years ago, she sent her three collies and 15-year-old terrier-mix to stay with various people, expecting to have them back home within

What’s causing marking behavior?

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What’s causing marking behavior?

Q: Last year I adopted a 9-yearold chocolate Lab who was badly neglected and has permanent limited mobility. He joined my pack of two female Jack Russell terriers and my

Today in History

Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2018. There are 319 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 15, 1798, a feud between two

Pet buzz

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Does aspirin help pets with pain?

Q: Is it OK to give my pet aspirin if he’s feeling sore or stiff? A: I don’t recommend it. In an acute pain situation, a veterinarian may prescribe aspirin

Dental Dilemma

My parents have a 12-year-old toy poodle named Spike whom they love dearly. Spike is as cute as he can be, but boy, does he have bad breath. My dad

Storms send cat running for shelter

Q: I have an 11-year-old female domestic shorthair cat. In the past year, she has started behaving strangely when it storms. Instead of wanting to stay indoors when it begins

Like Cats and Dogs

My dog Harper thinks cats are to chase. She’s the first of our dogs who didn’t grow up with a cat in the household. I introduced her to our neighbor’s

AKC adds two breeds to roster

• Two breeds have joined the roster of AKC-recognized dogs: the Nederlandse kooikerhondje in the Sporting Group and the grand basset griffon vendeen in the Hound Group. The kooiker (coy-ker),