Advice from the Experts

Q: Cujo stopped using his litter box last week. He's now using kitchen counters and inside the cabinets to do his business. I've always had cats and never encountered this problem before. Please help or I'll be forced to find Cujo a new home... [more]

There's no U.S. Centers for Disease Control for Pets. Until recently, veterinarians greatly practiced in a medical bubble, only knowing what they were seeing in their own clinics... [more]

Q: Our 10-year old Australian Shepherd-mix has been treated for four years for seizures. She became overweight, largely due to all the medications: potassium bromide and phenobarbital for seizures, as well as thyroid medication and steroids for allergies... [more]

For pet lovers, a senseless tragedy is occurring. Too many dogs and cats are dying of heartworm, a nearly 100 percent preventable illness. They don't have to die. [more]

Q: My 1-year-old Dachshund is lovable, but won't stop peeing in the house, no matter how many times a day I take him out. The veterinarian says when the dog pees indoors, I should give him a 'time out' in his kennel. Alas, I never catch him... [more]

What defines losing everything? Thousands of residents of Moore, OK, lost their homes and most of their belongings following last week's deadly tornado. Those were the lucky ones, compared to 24 people who died, including seven children... [more]

Q: It saddens me that the best, most beautiful cat I've ever had is a stalker. That was the opinion of the pet therapist. She said I should consider having the cat euthanized. This cat attacked my mom when she visited. Soki lunges at anyone she sees, and bites and scratches. My 8-year-old son is afraid of her, and I don't want him to be traumatized. What should I do? [more]

The U.S. Postal Service has released dog attack rankings for 2012 by city. Last year, nearly 5,900 letter carriers were attacked by dogs... [more]

Q: Our dog was attacked in our own driveway by another dog, and now she's afraid to set foot in the driveway to take a walk. She's excited to see the leash, but won't go out the front door. As a result, she's gaining weight. What should I do? [more]

Where there are ticks, there's bound to be tick disease. According to veterinary parasitologist Dr. Michael Dryden, the tick population in America has exploded in recent years... [more]