Ticks plague a playful bulldog

#Middlebury #Ticks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I don’t get it. My bulldog, Chester, was out in the yard with me on a cool morning while I raked the first leaves of fall. When he ... Continue Reading →

Thinking ahead helps pets in natural disasters

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why do people leave their pets behind when a hurricane or forest fire approaches? And what happens to the pets that survive a disaster? – Kerry ... Continue Reading →

Why risk buying a pet overseas?

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing in response to your recent article about pet imports from overseas being banned. Potential pet owners may be frustrated ... Continue Reading →

Some pets allergic to brewer’s yeast

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read an article that says brewer’s yeast is safe for cats and dogs. I disagree. I found several more articles online that say pets can be ... Continue Reading →

Help! My cats have started fighting

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My two cats, Mitsy and Bitsy, got along well for nearly five years. Bitsy is 11 years old, about six years older than Mitsy. In the past couple ... Continue Reading →

Should I give my dog a Lyme disease vaccine?

#Middlebury #LymeDisease #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A fellow dog owner mentioned to me at the dog park that he had given his spaniel a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease. I’m ... Continue Reading →

Do cats, goldfish mix?

#Middlebury #Cat #Goldfish DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My daughter received a goldfish for her last birthday, and true to her word, she has kept the fish healthy and happy. Now, for her ... Continue Reading →

Dog’s begging spirals out of control

#Middlebury #DogBegging DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Our dog, Boadicea, is a sweetheart, but when she wants a treat she turns into a little monster. She drools on my arm, chews on my roommate’s ... Continue Reading →

Heatstroke almost killed her dog

#Middlebury #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I never keep my dog, Alfie, in the car, even on cool days. Last Sunday, I took Alfie to the park to get some exercise. It was hot, and ... Continue Reading →

Are dog treats bad for Fido’s health?

#Middlebury #DogTreats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I use dog treats to train my 18-month-old puppy Jif. At the dog park, an owner said that using treats is bad and that Jif will eventually ... Continue Reading →