Help a cat with a traumatic past

#Middlebury #Cat #Declawed #Trauma DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Three months ago, I adopted a beautiful orange striped cat. Felicia is a darling but has a traumatic past. Her previous owner ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 14, 2022

#Middlebury Add a small bit of boiling water to a glass of iced tea to clear it up if it is cloudy. You can do this to a pitcher just before serving. If you’re traveling with ... Continue Reading →

Risk to chemotherapy patient from healthy cat is small

#Midlebury #Health #Chemotherapy DEAR DR. ROACH: My neighbor is battling cancer for the third time. The medical personnel she sees when she goes for her chemotherapy treatments are ... Continue Reading →

Cat voices displeasure with Zoom meeting ban

#Middlebury #Cat #Zoom DEAR PAW’S CORNER: During the pandemic, my cat, Rusty, would jump into my lap or roam across my keyboard during Zoom meetings with the rest of my team. ... 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 →

Cat frees crickets, gecko goes hungry

#Middlebury #Cat #Gecko DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a leopard gecko named Lenetta, and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. There’s a problem, though. I also have a cat, ... Continue Reading →

Small holiday gatherings can still stress pets

#Middlebury #Pets #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This year, we are only going to have a few family members over on Christmas Day. In past years, I’ve put our dog, cat and rabbit ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 15, 2020

#Middlebury B.B. in Massachusetts writes: “I have a rubber disc (used for taking covers off jars) that I keep in my shower. When showering, I put the disc over the drain so the water ... Continue Reading →

Does COVID restrict travel with pets?

#Middlebury #Pets #COVID DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m driving from New York to Colorado for a long-term contract job, and my two dogs will be coming with me. My roommate in New ... Continue Reading →

Keyboard-loving cat sees computer as rival

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m videoconferencing from home, my cat insists on jumping into my lap and pawing at the screen and the keyboard. If I put ... Continue Reading →