Cat’s frequent vomiting cause for concern

#MiddleburyCT #Vomiting #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 10-year-old shorthaired cat Vic has always had a sensitive stomach. About once a week, he would vomit right after eating. However, ... Continue Reading →

Small dog’s aggression is a worry

#MiddleburyCT #LostPetScam #Scammer DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a small, mixed-breed, mostly terrier named Cookie. He’s a darling to me and my son, but to anyone else, he’s ... Continue Reading →

Puppy piddling is a real pain

#MiddleburyCT #LostPetScam #Scammer DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-month-old, medium-size mixed breed dog Jake has a problem I can’t seem to train him out of. Whenever he gets ... Continue Reading →

New scam targets lost pet owners

#MiddleburyCT #LostPetScam #Scammer DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please warn your readers to watch out for a new scam targeting pet owners. These despicable people look for “Lost ... Continue Reading →

Thunderstorm frightens cat

#MiddleburyCT #Thunderstorm #Anxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday, we had a pretty big thunderstorm roll through. My 8-year-old cat, Sphinx, is normally never afraid of anything. ... Continue Reading →

Beware of some “natural” flea and deworming treatments

#MiddleburyCT #NaturalTreatments DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I want my dog to be healthy and to use natural treatments as much as possible. So I don’t like giving her conventional, ... Continue Reading →

My cat follows me everywhere

#MiddleburyCT #ClingyCat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a cat from a shelter just before Thanksgiving of last year. Blue is a beautiful boy who settled right into my home. He’s ... Continue Reading →

This cat clings too much

#MiddleburyCT #ClingyCat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-year-old cat Ella has gotten very clingy lately. She was always fairly independent and preferred to lounge atop the sofa and ... Continue Reading →

Keep your dog safe from tick-borne infections

#MiddleburyCT #Ticks #LymeDisease DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m afraid to take my 1-year-old Lab, Shiner, on hikes in the woods because he might be bitten by a tick and get ill. ... Continue Reading →

Does withholding water aid housetraining?

#MiddleburyCT #Housetraining #Puppy DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I purchased a puppy who is 2 months old from a breeder in another state. I’m having trouble housetraining her. She ... Continue Reading →