Deal with canine flatulence

#MiddleburyCT #CanineFlatulence #Gas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My Labrador mix, Barney, has a gas problem – a bad gas problem. I monitor his food intake and have even tried putting ... Continue Reading →

Fireworks leave pet owners few options

#MiddleburyCT #Fireworks #Pets #FourthofJuly DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother-in-law has invited the whole family to his lakeside house for the Fourth of July, with a cookout and ... Continue Reading →

How to remove a tick from your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Ticks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While checking my little Terrier, Fritz, after a walk, I found one small tick just hanging on his fur. I don’t know what I ... Continue Reading →

Arthritis impacts senior cat’s quality of life

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Arthritis DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Sticky, is 14 years old and still in great shape. He loves chasing after a laser beam and rolling around with his toys. ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy summer fun with your dog

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #SummerVacation DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dad finally let us adopt a puppy a few months ago, and I can’t wait for summer vacation, when I can spend all ... Continue Reading →

Quell a cat’s separation anxiety

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #SeparationAnxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Here’s a weird one. I went away on a business trip for three weeks, leaving my 9-year-old cat, Jenks, with a friend. ... Continue Reading →

Manage pet care on a tight budget

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #ReactiveDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a dog and a cat, and my last vet visit cost over $300. It’s incredibly difficult to pay for vet care on top of ... Continue Reading →

How to train an excited, reactive dog

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #ReactiveDog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 1-year-old puppy, Shellie, gets very excited when she sees another dog approaching. Because she’s already 26 pounds, ... Continue Reading →

How long is too long to leave pets at home alone?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #SeparationAnxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My neighbor across the hall confronted me yesterday, accusing me of mistreating my dog. She said that Cookie whines and ... Continue Reading →

Pet’s allergies blossom in spring

#MiddleburyCT #Cat #Allergies #Allergens DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 7-year-old cat, Sunbeam, has a tough time in the spring when the pollen starts to fly. He sneezes frequently, his ... Continue Reading →