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Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot, which I've declined in the past. I'm rethinking that after a friend's dog came down with the disease. Please tell me about dog flu.

A: Dog flu, formally known as canine influenza, was first recognized in the U.S. in 2004. It is caused by two ...Read more

Dear Cathy, I just read your article in the Chicago Tribune, and I hope that you can help me. My male cat is two years old, and I have had him since he was six weeks old. I am a longtime volunteer at an animal shelter and have owned cats all my life, so I have a good understanding of cats, up until this guy.

I know my cat Dudley loves me. He ...Read more

Keeping our pets entertained is essential for their physical and mental well-being. However, buying new toys can quickly add up and strain our budgets. Instead of splurging on expensive toys, why not get creative and repurpose old household items into DIY pet toys? Not only will you save money, but you'll also have fun making unique toys that...Read more

Our furry companions bring so much joy and love into our lives, and as pet owners, it's our responsibility to ensure their well-being. Just like we take care of our own skin, our pets' paws also need protection, especially during extreme weather conditions or when walking on hot surfaces. One effective way to safeguard their sensitive paw ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The family of a Hollywood man is demanding justice after their loved one was attacked by a dog, beaten and then stabbed to death in a wild group attack on the Walk of Fame last week.

Berry Le'Mar Henderson, 37, was attacked by a dog while waiting for a bus near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Las Palmas Avenue around...Read more

Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their age and genders? They average two pounds and are eating dry kitten food.

A: Most kittens' weight in pounds correlates with their age in months. So, a 1-pound kitten is about 1 month old, a 2-pound kitten is about 2 months old, and so on.

If a ...Read more

A moose charged a person walking dogs near Winter Park on Sunday, sending them to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The unidentified person was walking two dogs on Little Vasquez Road — a nearly 10-mile hike that climbs the mountain behind the Winter Park ski resort — when a moose and her yearling...Read more

Kate Gosselin broke down in tears as she detailed the "strain" of adopting a dog.

The toll of getting Malinois mix puppy Koda adjusted to her home, where she already has a German Shepherd named Meika, has been too much for the 51-year-old former TV personality.

On Tuesday (27.05.26), Kate said in a TikTok video: "I was just crying this morning...Read more

Five months ago, we adopted a two-year-old dog. My husband feeds her and walks her about three to four times a day. I accompany them on these walks once a day. We both play with her and love her.

Recently, she attacked our son’s dog for using her water bowl. He is a 16-year-old lab and did not have the energy to respond to her attack.

She ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif .-- Whoever said money can’t buy happiness hasn’t been to a puppy yoga class. Especially a corgi puppy yoga class.

Class at Puppy Paws Yoga was held on the second level of a strip mall on Redwood City, California’s Woodside Road, the white-walled, hardwood-floored studio lined with foam yoga mats. Attendees checked in and ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I hosted my extended family at my house for a celebration after my daughter's baptism. My cousin recently got a new puppy, and she didn't want to leave him at home for multiple hours, so I said that as long as he could behave, her dog was welcome. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Her dog ended up peeing in the living room ...Read more

If you're pregnant, you may have been asked by medical professionals questions like, "Do you have a cat?" This comes from concern about toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by a microscopic parasite that cats can pass on.

You don’t have to surrender your beloved pet if you become pregnant, but there is some information to keep in mind to ensure...Read more

Dear Cathy; Our rescue Jack Russell pup “found us” through a humane shelter on the same day I tested positive for COVID two years ago. We had a few hard weeks, but Barkley fit right in with our other dog and has been the typical fun, high-energy guy we thought we were bringing home.

But a few months later, we began to get concerned. At what...Read more

HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Glastonbury, Connecticut, couple with a now-famous pig has brought their five pigs throughout the state and further to many schools, nursing homes, birthdays and private events over the last four years.

It’s for their business Gilbert the Party Pig which, despite delighting people everywhere, is probably most famous for ...Read more

The Irish wolfhound is one of those dogs people tend to remember after meeting one. Tall, shaggy and dignified, the breed has a way of filling a room without seeming to demand it. It is often described as a gentle giant, which is true enough, though that phrase can make the dog sound simpler than it is.

Irish wolfhounds are affectionate, ...Read more

By all appearances, the house cat should not be one of humanity’s most emotionally effective animals. Cats can be aloof, stubborn and deeply unimpressed by the routines of human life. Yet millions of people describe the sound of a cat purring as one of the most comforting noises they know — a kind of living white noise that signals warmth, ...Read more

Walking a dog in a city can feel like a balancing act between navigation, training, exercise and diplomacy. Sidewalk crowds, traffic noise, bicycles, delivery carts and other dogs all compete for a pet’s attention, while owners juggle leashes, schedules and unpredictable weather. Yet urban dog owners say city walks can become one of the most ...Read more