Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

“Ask the Vet” is an educational, entertaining veterinary advice column written by Dr. Lee Pickett to help animal lovers better care for their four-legged family members. The column, which has been published every week since 2002, is available through Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog's Cancer Risk Dec 11, 2025

Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-f... Read More

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Senior Cats Don't Require Senior Cat Food Dec 04, 2025

Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat. Sometimes it'... Read More

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Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs Nov 27, 2025

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this ge... Read More

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Yowling Common in Elderly Cats Nov 20, 2025

Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He... Read More