Ticks are out well into fall

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Ticks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Austin, was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease. He’s responding very well to treatment with antibiotics. Still, ... Continue Reading →

Prevent heat injuries to your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #HeatInjuries DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently visited an older relative who owns two dogs. Here in the Northeast, air conditioning isn’t common in older ... Continue Reading →

How far can a puppy hike?

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #Hiking #Puppy DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a 1-year-old mixed-breed puppy named Star who I’d love to take on Saturday hikes with me. I’m an avid ... 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 →

Low-cost rabies clinic Saturday, May 4

#MiddleburyCT #RabiesClinic Brass City Rescue Alliance and Middlebury Animal Control are sponsoring a low-cost rabies clinic Saturday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Shepardson Community ... Continue Reading →

Dog walking needn’t be a tug of war

#MiddleburyCT #DogWalking#TugOfWar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t ... Continue Reading →

Are dogs OK in freezing weather?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #FreezingWeather DEAR PAW’S CORNER: While walking along the local riverway this frosty weekend, I noticed at least three people whose dogs were under-equipped ... Continue Reading →

How long will dog’s heatstroke recovery take?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Heatstroke DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Two weeks ago, my Golden Retriever Lollie suffered a heatstroke. I let him outside into the backyard around midmorning. When ... Continue Reading →

Keep dogs leashed on the trail

#MiddleburyCT #FoodGuarding #Aggression DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can we talk about people on hiking paths who let their dogs run off leash? I’m getting increasingly frustrated ... 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 →