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Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Apr. 09, 2026
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More
Walking for Health Apr. 03, 2026
Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be. If one of your goals is to be healthier, try w... Read More
Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Apr. 02, 2026
Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More
Breakfast Time Mar. 27, 2026
What time should you eat breakfast? A French study finds early is best. In the study, eating breakfa... Read More
Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Mar. 26, 2026
Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Mar. 19, 2026
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More
No Longer a Young Man, but Still an Angry One Mar. 18, 2026
During the academic year, I live in a college dorm. The subjects of chats in the dining hall are not... Read More
Colorful Diet for Your Eyes Mar. 13, 2026
In a sports nutrition class I teach at the University of Illinois Springfield, the role of nutrition... Read More
Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital Mar. 12, 2026
Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hos... Read More
Psoriasis and Your Diet Mar. 06, 2026
Can what you eat help calm psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin? It's ide... Read More
Gastropexy Prevents Dog's Stomach From Twisting Mar. 05, 2026
Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that... Read More
Brain Health Feb. 27, 2026
Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My father-... Read More
Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats Feb. 26, 2026
Q: Rambo, my 2-year-old cat, was breathing fast during his annual wellness exam. His veterinarian sa... Read More
A Younger Brain Feb. 20, 2026
Here's another win for the Mediterranean diet pattern. A new study finds that switching to a diet fu... Read More
Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain Feb. 19, 2026
Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show o... Read More
Pantry or Refrigerator? Feb. 13, 2026
Where to store various foods can be tricky at times. We know milk, meat and eggs belong in the fridg... Read More
Cats and Dogs Don't Interbreed, But Other Species Do Feb. 12, 2026
Q: Can cats and dogs breed with each other? A: No. Their anatomy, physiology and breeding behaviors ... Read More
Heart Healthy February Feb. 06, 2026
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects many. It's a risk factor, along with high cholesterol ... Read More
Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom Feb. 05, 2026
Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am conc... Read More
Dietary Guidelines and Good Gut Health Jan. 30, 2026
Good gut health may be as simple as following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated every fi... Read More
