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The death of Ollie, a 9-month-old labradoodle mauled at a Massachusetts pet care facility in 2020, led the state this October to enact the stringent “Ollie’s Law,” tightening regulations on the care and housing of pets at boarding and training kennels.

The new Massachusetts law mandates the timely reporting of such incidents to local ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

We have a wonderful little Shih tzu mix that we rescued a few years ago. We absolutely adore her! We have one problem: She barks at the TV like crazy when she sees an animal of any kind.

You can see her go on high alert when she hears a commercial, and as you know animals appear in almost all commercials and many shows. It is so ...Read more

A few years ago, I heard about a family who had surprised their children with what they thought was the “perfect” Christmas present: a tiny calico kitten named Freya, complete with a big red bow tied loosely around her neck. The kids were delighted and spent hours caring for their new family member. But by New Year’s Day, they had lost ...Read more

It’s the holiday season and we want to remind you that during all the festivities this wonderful time of the year, do not forget the safety of your pets.

During my many years heading Chicago’s largest veterinary emergency center, the winter holidays were consistently the busiest time of the year. Our curious pets find all kinds of ways ...Read more

Raw milk recalled from a Fresno County dairy is suspected in the deaths of two cats in Los Angeles County, health officials said Thursday.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that consumed recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC — California’s largest producer of raw...Read more

Dear Cathy, We got a Morkie from a breeder when she was 10 weeks old. We’ve worked hard on potty training. She doesn’t go when on a leash but goes in her crate at least four times a week. Last night, I was with her in our yard for 30 minutes, giving her every opportunity to go, but this morning, it’s all over her crate again. This ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Griffith Park’s late celebrity mountain lion P-22 took the night shift to avoid hordes of hikers, bikers and dawdlers who frequented his home in the heart of Los Angeles — and it’s a pattern replicated by other pumas in the region, according to a new study.

The move to a later schedule is an encouraging example of a ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I saw the article in your column about the 14-year-old feral cat who was trapped, fixed, and left to live outdoors. They mentioned the cat injured a back paw, which made me wonder why they didn’t try to make her an indoor cat where she would be safer.

In 2011, we trapped a wild-born feral in our neighborhood, Sox. After getting ...Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C.— A pet food company based in North Carolina is recalling puppy mix sold in seven states after a batch tested positive for salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

The contamination came to light when a litter of puppies got sick after consuming Blue Ridge Beef’s Puppy Mix, and the customer reported it to the ...Read more

Many movies, cartoons, and television shows often depict pets in a lighthearted way, showcasing their cheerfulness and laissez-faire attitude. On the contrary, modern science suggests that pets possess a deeper level of intelligence than we ever dared to imagine, and they experience the range of feelings we once assumed were just felt by humans....Read more

Whether your dog’s hair is long or short, it is inevitable that you will find loose hair around the house when they are shedding. Regular grooming and plenty of brushing in between will help minimize the stray fur you find. However, when shedding gets heavy during the winter months from blowing coats, pet owners need to resort to Plan B.

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CHICAGO -- On an evening walk in Chicago's North Center neighborhood back in early March, Sparky — Robert Miller’s golden brown mutt that weighs 35 pounds and has hunting dog in its DNA — seemingly caught a scent.

“She’s a creature of habit,” said Miller, a retired 75-year-old who has lived in the neighborhood for about a dozen ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

About six months after adopting our cat, Harmony, she started leaving a strong odor behind on anything she laid on. While we haven’t confirmed she’s urinating on surfaces, there’s definitely a smell that isn’t normal. Our current vet shaved her bottom, and we limited her food consumption to help her lose weight.

The vet ...Read more

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means there is plenty to be done, planning each dish and table setting. With so much going on, it’s important to keep in mind that there will be a lot of food around and you might not be able to give your dog your full, undivided attention.

This gives your pup plenty of opportunities to sneak some ...Read more