Pet World: A vet who does house calls may help reduce pet’s fear
Dear Cathy, I have a 12-year-old German shorthair pointer. She has arthritis in her hind legs and is being treated. This sweet pup is terrified of going to the veterinarian's...
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Pet World: How to safely get scared cat in carrier
Dear Cathy, We have a shelter cat named Chechee, now 7, who is very skittish and frightened every moment of the day. It is impossible to cuddle with her and...
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...
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...