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Guidelines outline which vaccines vets should use, and how often to vaccinate
Q: I've written to you before about the scoundrel veterinarians who've cheated the public. Like the veterinarian in the recent "20/20" TV segment, when we changed counties, that new vet wanted to...
View ArticleDark pigmentation in cat's mouth likely a harmless sign of aging
Q: Tigger, my 13-year-old cat, now has black pigment just inside the lower part of his mouth. Also, there's a clump of hair on his back; it's like gum stuck there, but I know that's not the case. I...
View ArticleIncrease Energy, Balance Hormones
Maca is a root from Peru that resembles a potato and offers a big energy boost for those who feel tired and unenergetic. Unlike coffee, maca root offers energy in a non-caffeinated way that truly...
View ArticleCareful training can solve many pet behavior problems
The following reader questions about dog behavior were answered by veterinary behaviorist Dr. Debra Horwitz, of St. Louis, MO, an editor (with Dr. John Ciribassi and myself) of "Decoding Your Dog"...
View ArticleConditioning can ease the shock of bathing for a cat
ORLANDO, FLA. -- These reader questions were answered by veterinarians attending the North American Veterinary Conference Jan. 19-23, in Orlando, FL. Q: I rescued a cat who needs a bath. How do you...
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Yelling at your cat won't solve her litter box issues
ORLANDO, FLA. -- These questions were answered by experts attending the North American Veterinary Conference here Jan. 18-22. Q: My 4-year-old Siamese cat is an absolute doll, except that she's started...
View ArticleSleep dreams: Products to help you snooze
A long winter's nap, for many, has become as luxurious as a Caribbean holiday. And it's a cheaper way to escape the relentless arctic blasts of 2014. But sleep can be even more elusive than a vacation....
View ArticleHerbs and spices pack a twist on rice and beans
I'm full of beans! You'll want to be, too, once you taste this zesty dish of pinto beans and brown rice. These super foods are loaded with protein, fiber and B vitamins, are low in fat and are...
View ArticleRiboflavin can be used to prevent migraines
Q: After my migraines began flaring up weekly, I started taking riboflavin (vitamin B-2) daily. Ten weeks into this regimen, I have had only two really bad headaches. I still have Maxalt as a backup,...
View ArticleCelebrate quinoa
In just over 30 years, quinoa has gone from being virtually unknown to the darling of the health food world. Pronounced "KEEN-wah," the tiny grainlike seeds from the Andes are related to Swiss chard...
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