Fireworks leave pet owners few options

#MiddleburyCT #Fireworks #Pets #FourthofJuly DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother-in-law has invited the whole family to his lakeside house for the Fourth of July, with a cookout and ... Continue Reading →

Arthritis impacts senior cat’s quality of life

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Arthritis DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Sticky, is 14 years old and still in great shape. He loves chasing after a laser beam and rolling around with his toys. ... Continue Reading →

Quell a cat’s separation anxiety

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #SeparationAnxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Here’s a weird one. I went away on a business trip for three weeks, leaving my 9-year-old cat, Jenks, with a friend. ... Continue Reading →

Pet’s allergies blossom in spring

#MiddleburyCT #Cat #Allergies #Allergens DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 7-year-old cat, Sunbeam, has a tough time in the spring when the pollen starts to fly. He sneezes frequently, his ... Continue Reading →

Renovations and pets don’t mix

#MiddleburyCT #HomeRenovation DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a contractor coming soon to renovate our kitchen. I plan to keep my cat, Freya, out of the way and in a separate room ... Continue Reading →

Flea onslaught strikes early

#MiddleburyCT #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I can’t believe it – it’s only March, and my cat Flicker is already scratching himself silly with fleas! He has terrible ... Continue Reading →

Houseguests vs. pets: holiday edition

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #HouseGuests #Holiday DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My brother is staying with us through the holiday season while he figures out his life. However, he insists on keeping ... 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 →

Pet ownership can involve heavy lifting

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets For seniors, several questions arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →