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Q: Hercules, the dog I recently adopted, needs to take medicine that isn't available as a chewable t... Read More

Cooking Oils Versus Butter Apr. 26, 2024

With our health, it's the little decisions that make a big difference over time. A new study finds ... Read More

Hoarder Has Too Many Animals for Adequate Care Apr. 25, 2024

Q: My neighbor has more cats than I can count, so I assume she's a hoarder. Should I intervene? If s... Read More

Healthy Eating tips Apr. 19, 2024

I've given several presentations lately on "food as medicine" — meaning, eating for health. We... Read More

Medications Can Diminish Dog's Sense of Smell Apr. 18, 2024

Q: I'm training my dog Roger for search and rescue, which requires him to use his nose. I noticed wh... Read More

I Yam What I Yam Apr. 17, 2024

Call it a spud spat or tater tiff, but in the back offices of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory C... Read More

As the Moon Turns... Apr. 16, 2024

Week of April 21-27, 2024 We've got another full moon this week. Seems like we just had one last m... Read More

Make a Lifestyle Change Apr. 12, 2024

The statistics say that 1 in 3 U.S. adults is currently at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The ... Read More

Three Reasons Not to Toilet Train Your Cat Apr. 11, 2024

Q: I'm thinking about teaching Cameo, my newly adopted young calico cat, to use the toilet instead o... Read More

Happy To Be Here. Or There. Apr. 10, 2024

The financial advice outlet WalletHub has issued its annual list of the top 25 happiest cities in th... Read More

Coming Soon to a Sky Near You... a New Star! Apr. 09, 2024

Week of April 14-20, 2024 Last week, I wrote about the springtime constellation Corona Borealis, th... Read More

Food for Thought Apr. 05, 2024

What we eat really makes a difference in how we feel and our quality of life. Just this week, I cam... Read More

Sterilized Dogs Live Longer Apr. 04, 2024

Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our veterinarian described the behavio... Read More

Hormonal Treatments Making a Comeback -- With a Twist Apr. 03, 2024

In the early 2000s, hormonal treatments for menopause fell out of favor, but they appear to be rebou... Read More

Finding the Celestial Ice Cream Cone Apr. 02, 2024

Week of April 7-13, 2024 One of my favorite stars is now glistening in the evening sky this week. L... Read More

Feeding Your Baby Mar. 29, 2024

There's new research suggesting early introduction of common allergy foods to babies around 6 months... Read More

Celebrate Easter With Chocolate Bunny, Not Live One Mar. 28, 2024

Q: I'm thinking of surprising my 6-year-old niece with a rabbit on Easter. The pet store sells bunni... Read More

Unvested Interest Mar. 27, 2024

Since the 1920s, a visit to the dentist involving X-rays has meant both patients and staff being dra... Read More

Photographing the Upcoming Solar Eclipse Mar. 26, 2024

Week of March 31 — April 6, 2024 On April 8, we in North America will enjoy our first total s... Read More

Prediabetes and Your Heart Mar. 22, 2024