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Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended ... Read More

Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Aug. 07, 2026

Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how oft... Read More

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: Part 2 Aug. 07, 2026

In the last column, we discussed the surprising trend of increased drinking among older Americans, a... Read More

Dogs and Humans Don't Share Cold Viruses Aug. 06, 2026

Q: I have such a bad cold that I can't go to school. Mom is afraid I'll spread my cold to our puppy,... Read More

The Reason for Exercise Jul. 31, 2026

If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still n... Read More

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Jul. 31, 2026

A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More

Colorful Reflector in Cat's Eye Enhances Night Vision Jul. 30, 2026

Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminesce... Read More

Inflammation and Your Diet Jul. 24, 2026

Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More

Legacy Plan Jul. 24, 2026

As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More

Cats Require Meat-Based Diets Jul. 23, 2026

Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veter... Read More

What Kids Will Eat Jul. 17, 2026

A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids'... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part 2 Jul. 17, 2026

Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More

Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur Jul. 16, 2026

Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to c... Read More

Wild Versus Farmed Jul. 10, 2026

Most of us know that fish and seafood need to be part of our menus — at least twice a week. Th... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part I Jul. 10, 2026

For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More

Retractable Leashes Risky for Dogs and People Jul. 09, 2026

Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local p... Read More

Removing the Excuses Jul. 03, 2026

Sometimes it's the smallest things that can help us reach our goals. Take breakfast, for example. If... Read More

Flip-Flops After 50 Jul. 03, 2026

Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More

More Bacteria on Human Beard Than Dog Fur Jul. 02, 2026

Q: I grew up with dogs, but my husband wasn't as fortunate. We now have a dog — and a toddler ... Read More

Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy Jun. 26, 2026