Pet World: Is scared cat remembering past abuse?
Dear Cathy, Our cat, Louis is a rescue we've had for 13 years. We were told he was 1-year-old and had been thrown. He did have a fractured tooth. Louis...
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Pet World: Will insect repellent hurt dogs who lick people’s skin?
Dear Cathy, I have a question concerning insect repellent. I am concerned about the effects this might have on a pet that licks people a lot. I know the prudent...
What to do when your dog eats dog poop
Dear Cathy, Sometimes it is difficult during heavy rains and really cold weather to stand outside in the backyard when our dog poops so we can make sure he doesn't...
If you feed feral cats, please sterilize them too
Dear Cathy, I started feeding a few stray/feral cats in my backyard last year, and now they're reproducing, including a litter of four in my shed. The other house tenants...
To drive or fly pets on a long-distance move?
Dear Cathy, I was reading your column regarding preparing a pup for long-distance car rides, and I have a similar question regarding cats. We may be relocating to Florida from...
How cat got feline leukemia baffles one family
Dear Cathy, My husband and I went to a no-kill shelter to adopt a cat after I became disabled and had to retire early. I adopted a beautiful Lynx point...
How to correct — or reward — a dog’s digging habit
Dear Cathy, I adopted a lab/pug mix from a local shelter, and we just love her. Unfortunately, she's a digger. She is digging our tree and lilac roots, which she...
Helping your dogs with a cross-country move
Dear Cathy, My husband and I are moving to Nevada. We have two dogs who will be making the cross-country trip with us. One will be fine, but our Westie...
Don’t get a rabbit just because it’s Easter
Dear Cathy, I have four pet rabbits of my own and am always looking for ways to spread education about rabbit care, since it's not as simple as people realize....
Use a dog’s habits to retrain unwanted behaviors
Dear Cathy, I adopted an adult dachshund and an adult dachshund/mix, and neither one is house-trained. I take them out frequently and reward them with treats when they pee outside,...