New year brings a new cat

#MiddleburyCT #Kitten #CatCare DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My parents at Christmas said I’m finally old enough to have a kitten! We are going to the local Humane Society this weekend ... Continue Reading →

Dog sitter has flea dilemma

#MiddleburyCT #Fleas #DogSitter #PetSitter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I’m able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for ... Continue Reading →

Ask vet about pet’s strange lumps

#MiddleburyCT #StrangeGrowth #Pets #Lump DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I inherited my aunt’s cat, Tabitha, late last year. When Tabbi came to live with me, I noticed that she had ... Continue Reading →

Make Christmas safe and happy for all

#MiddleburyCT #Christmas #Pets DEAR READERS: As we prepare for Christmas in this hectic holiday season, it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family and ... Continue Reading →

Tips for holiday travel with a pet

#MiddleburyCT #HolidayTravel #Pet DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We are bringing our new dog, Mara, with us to visit relatives in Ohio this Christmas. They are aware and said that our guest ... Continue Reading →

Introducing a new pet can be stressful

#MiddleburyCT #NewPet #Cat #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently adopted a year-old puppy. “Max” is a friendly, well-socialized dog, and during the trial stay a month ... Continue Reading →

Give your pets the best gift – vaccines

#MiddleburyCT #Vaccines #ShotClinics DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read about a person who did not vaccinate their house cats, and after one of them got out, lost all of them to feline ... Continue Reading →

Winter coat, booties aid pet health

#MiddleburyCT #Holidays #PoisonousFoods DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We had a cold snap a couple of weeks ago, and the morning temperature dipped below freezing. After taking my Labradoodle, ... Continue Reading →

Keep your pets safe during the holidays

#MiddleburyCT #Holidays #PoisonousFoods DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last Thanksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate ... Continue Reading →

Start a pet sitting business

#MiddleburyCT #PetSittingBusiness DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m 16 and love pets – I have a dog, cat and an iguana already – and I want to start my own pet sitting business. ... Continue Reading →