Pets and Furry Friends

A “Chiweenie” Chihuahua-Dachshund mix had a difficult early life. His resilience was an inspiration – bolstered by a mysterious ray of light.
From Our Readers

Jimmy the “Chiweenie”

A ray of light and a little bundle of resilience

By Jenn Bankston | March 22, 2023
cavalier king charles spaniel veronika markova “Our 14-year-old dog stopped coming to us!” "My Pet World" addresses this reader concern plus 3 cats and a dog who pee where they shouldn’t.
Pets and Furry Friends

‘Our Dog Stopped Coming to Us!’

Plus answers to peeing problems from ‘My Pet World’

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 8, 2023
vet brushing dog's teeth. by Oleg Dudko. Pet dental health is an important aspect of a pet's overall health. Dr. Lauren Pastewka offers four ways to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Pets and Furry Friends

4 Ways to Keep Your Pet Smiling

Advice from Dr. Lauren Pastewka in honor of Pet Dental Health Month

By Dr. Lauren Pastewka | February 22, 2023
blur of dog running, by Brett Critchley. Dogs with ‘Zoomies,’ Fear, and Breathing Issues.
Cathy M Rosenthal

A Dog with the ‘Zoomies,’ Fear, and Breathing Issues

Advice from animal advocate Cathy M. Rosenthal

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 25, 2023
mean cat, by Acesarek. A senior with an aggressive cat needs help taming the beast. "My Pet World" weighs in as well as how to correct a dog who nips playfully.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Taming an Aggressive Cat

And how to best correct a dog who nips playfully

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 18, 2023
sad yellow cat. image by Addingwater. When an ill cat refuses to take his meds, is it OK? Pet advisor Cathy Rosenthal looks at quality of life for pets and the quality of death.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Quality of Life and Death for Pets

A cat refuses his meds, a vet shows no empathy, and Top 10 pet names

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 10, 2023
A cat in the snow. Image by Compuinfoto. Do you worry about stray cats during the cold of winter? These instructions for creating a winter cat shelter might help.
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Build a Winter Cat Shelter

An animal advisor weighs in on shelters and tear stains

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 21, 2022
sad dog in a kennel. Image by Havel. Separation anxiety, barking, zoomies – this adopted dog is experiencing all the classic adjustment issues.
Pets and Furry Friends

Adjustment Issues with an Adopted Dog

This two-year-old dog is a mix of messes

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 14, 2022
man petting cat Saletomic Dreamstime. For article on keeping an indoor cat happy
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy

An owner looks for ideas for his sole cat in his studio apartment

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 5, 2022
girl and dog silhouette Photo by Christinlola Dreamstime. Julia Nunnally Duncan shares her nostalgic poem, “True Friend,” with Boomer readers. Her 1960s sentiment touches all who have loved a dog.
From Our Readers

‘True Friend’

For Laddie

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | August 11, 2022

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