BIRDS DOGS CATS HERPS CRITTERS   ASK THE VET'S PETS FORUMS GALLERY RESOURCES Ask the vet's pets: Flea season started early this year Dear Reba Rabbit: My rabbit, Alfie, has fleas. He lives indoors, but now that the weather is warmer, I've been taking him outside on occasion, always with a harness and leash. Should I curtail his fresh-air strolls? How can I kill the... Ask the vet's pets: Insulin products are not identical or interchangeable Dear Daisy Dog: My dog Scrappy, who has diabetes, was doing well with twice-daily injections of Humulin-N insulin. Recently the pharmacist gave me Novolin-N insulin instead, saying they were both NPH insulin and therefore... Ask the vet's pets: Prevent cats from chewing strings and cords Dear Christopher Cat: My 13-year-old domestic shorthair cat chews on trash bag string ties and sometimes on the bags themselves. His 5-year-old companion devours string, even attacking the cords on Venetian blinds. Why? How do I stop... Ask the vet's pets: Lipoma is common, noncancerous mass in dogs Dear Daisy Dog: Leroy, my 8-year-old retriever mix, has a soft mass on his side that doesn't seem to bother him. My veterinarian inserted a needle into it, withdrew some cells and examined them under the microscope. She said the mass was a... Ask the vet's pets: New Metabolic Diet programs genes for weight loss Dear Christopher Cat: My cat Lucy is a diet food drop-out. She didn't even lose weight eating the prescription weight loss food from her veterinarian. Now what? Christopher responds: Lucy isn't alone. According to the... Ask the vet's pets: Menthol attracts house cats and big zoo cats Dear Christopher Cat: My cat Shanie gets high whenever I spray Biofreeze pain reliever on my sore muscles. She scratches my arm and sucks on my robe, trying to inhale the menthol fragrance. Have you ever gone nuts for a menthol high? As the Vets' Pets: Bunny for Easter? Choose chocolate Dear Reba Rabbit: My name is Patches, and while I'm grateful that I found my fur-ever home through a rescue, I am writing to remind your readers that rabbits aren't for everyone. We need space to run, toys to chew and lots of... Ask the vet's pets: Safest to obtain medications from veterinarian Dear Christopher Cat: I usually get my cat's medications from my veterinarian, but my friends are encouraging me to order them online, like they do. My vet said that's risky but didn't explain why. Christopher... Ask the vet's pets: Many risk factors for excessive weight gain Dear Daisy Dog: At our last visit, my veterinarian congratulated me on keeping Hershey, my chocolate Lab, at a healthy weight. I don't understand why so many dogs are overweight. Isn't it just a matter of not... Ask the vet's pets: New rodenticide with no antidote deadly to pets Dear Christopher Cat: I heard there's a new mouse poison that is particularly deadly because there is no antidote for it. If what I heard is true, I am worried about my barn cats. I get mice in my grain room, so I put mouse poison where the cats... Ask the vet's pets: Constant supervision needed to stop dog from digging Dear Daisy Dog: Why do dogs dig? Morgan, my 5-year-old mixed breed dog, has dug so many holes in the backyard, it's a wonder she has any toenails left. Daisy responds: I dig during the summer to hollow out a cool spot for... Physical therapy after joint surgery improves outcome Dear Daisy Dog: Rudy, my 8-year-old Labrador retriever, had surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in his knee. After my own knee surgery, my surgeon sent me to a physical therapist. Don't dogs need physical therapy too? Ask the vet's pets: Choose your pet's name carefully Dear Daisy Dog: How do you feel about pets having human names? My dog's name is Ville, pronounced vee-lay, the German form of William or Wilhelm. It means determined protector, which fits him well. Daisy responds:... Ask the vet's pets: February is National Pet Dental Health Month Dear Christopher Cat: My cat was diagnosed with periodontal disease and needs to have her teeth cleaned. What exactly is periodontal disease? Christopher responds: By age 2, 70 percent of cats have... Call in professionals to aid neglected pet Dear Daisy Dog: My neighbor's dog looks unhealthy, and some of the other neighbors and I are concerned that he isn't being cared for properly. How should we handle this situation? Daisy responds: Start by... Ask the vet's pets: Some diet pet foods are high in calories Dear Christopher Cat: Cassidy, my middle-aged cat, is overweight, so I started feeding her a weight management diet. However, she is not losing weight, and I think she may even have gained a bit. Why isn't the food working? Ask the vet's pets: Corn is nutritious pet food ingredient Dear Christopher Cat: The food my cats eat contains corn, which the pet store staff tells me is bad for them. What's wrong with corn? Christopher responds: Nothing. Corn offers many nutritional benefits. Ask the vet's pets: New Year's resolutions to help pets live longer, healthier lives Dear Daisy Dog and Christopher Cat: My dog, Walden, and cat, Thoreau, are loving companions, and I want them around forever. What are the best ways to help them live long, healthy, happy lives? Daisy and Christopher... Ask the vet's pets: Remember pets with gifts at Christmas Dear Christopher Cat: Over the holidays, I will be visiting my sister and her three cats. What should I give her cats for Christmas? Christopher responds: Your thoughtfulness will endear you to your sister's cats. Ask the vet's pets: Remember pets with gifts at Christmas Dear Christopher Cat: Over the holidays, I will be visiting my sister and her three cats. What should I give her cats for Christmas? Christopher responds: Your thoughtfulness will endear you to your sister's cats. 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