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 →

Prevent ear infections in dogs

#MiddleburyCT #EarInfections #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd puppy Max seems to get an ear infection every other week. He’s miserable, shaking his head from ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 2, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My dogs stay outside most of the day now, while the weather is so nice. We bring them indoors when it gets too hot, but for a treat, we will freeze a plastic cup of ice ... Continue Reading →

How to stop dogs from roughhousing

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My girlfriend and I moved in together recently, and we each brought a dog with us. I’ve got a German Shepherd named Mac, and her Golden ... Continue Reading →

A handful of dog treats help the medicine go down

#MiddleburyCT #Medications #Dogs #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a tip for the owner who is struggling to give their dog eye medicine. Our dog had cataract removal surgery earlier ... Continue Reading →

Rescue to close doors

#Middlebury #BrassCityRescueAlliance #Dogs By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Brass City Rescue Alliance social media post on October 10 caught many off guard, “It is with a heavy heart that ... Continue Reading →

Are dogs growing more anxious?

#Middlebury #Anxiety #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My small mixed-breed dog, Tara, has terrible anxiety, especially when I leave the house or during thunderstorms. I have to either ... Continue Reading →

Dog balks at eyedrops

#Middlebury #Dogs #EyeDrops DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog is being prepared for corrective eye surgery and has to be given special drops. However, Maisie won’t hold still for ... Continue Reading →

Blue-green algae is a potentially deadly risk for pets

#Middlebury #BlueGreenAlgae #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A couple of weeks ago, my family took a trip to a nearby pond. Our dog Jessup splashed and played along with us. On the drive ... Continue Reading →

Summer heat can be deadly to pets

#Middlebury #Pets #Heat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday, our beloved corgi mix, Shemp, was laid to rest. I feel so guilty. He passed from heatstroke after being out in the backyard ... Continue Reading →