Cats shouldn’t get a free pass to poop

#Middebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Could you explain why cats can poop in my garden and the owners are not responsible for them? Cats kill birds and chipmunks, and they dig in ... Continue Reading →

Fight dander allergies on multiple fronts

#Middlebury #PetDander DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love my two fluffy cats, Jake and Manny, even though I am allergic to the dander in their fur. Antihistamines help, but not completely. ... Continue Reading →

Flea baths offer cats only temporary relief

#Middlebury #Fleas #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my mother passed away last year, I brought her two cats to live with me. They’re sweet and have settled in nicely, but ... Continue Reading →

Wild animal numbers vary by location

#Middlebury #WildAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your recent column about whether cats will be threatened by snakes or other wildlife in rural Tennessee. I lived over 50 years ... Continue Reading →

For some cats, keyboards are just unbearable

#Middlebury #Cats #Keyboards DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing in regard to the article on the keyboard-loving cat. My cats often react as if they’re disturbed by many ... Continue Reading →

New Year’s resolutions for happy, healthy pets

#Middlebury #Pets #NewYear DEAR READERS: As we close out one of the most tumultuous and stressful years of our lives, let’s look back and remember how much peace and joy our pets ... Continue Reading →

Holiday decorations can be dangerous

#Middlebury #Christmas #Decorations DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My aunt was admiring the wreath I made from natural materials, and during the conversation she mentioned that the berries ... Continue Reading →

Cat leaves sofa in shreds

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My new cat, Corky, is absolutely shredding the fabric legs of my sofa! I buy plenty of toys for him, so why is he so attracted to my expensive ... Continue Reading →

Spend Thanksgiving cuddled up with pets

#Middlebury #Pets #Cats #Dogs #Thanksgiving DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This summer, when we thought the pandemic was easing up, my husband and I made plans to visit his family in Georgia ... Continue Reading →

Can indoor cats skip yearly vaccinations?

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My two cats, Sandy and Frankie, are indoor cats who never go out and never even try to escape. I last took them to the vet about three years ... Continue Reading →