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Keep Mothballs Out of the Garden Aug. 07, 2025
Q: Bradley, our young indoor-outdoor cat, recently experienced a bout of vomiting, lethargy and seiz... Read More
The Death Charts That Could Save Your Life Aug. 07, 2025
My father had no business dying at 74. He slipped on ice in a restaurant parking lot on a bitter-col... Read More
Eating Before Bed Aug. 01, 2025
What about that late-night snack? Is it OK to eat and then go to bed? Will it make you gain weight? ... Read More
The Big Move: Part 1 Aug. 01, 2025
For years, comedians have joked about young adults being "slackers" who move back home and mooch off... Read More
Appetite Booster and Treatment of Underlying Disease Help Cat Gain Weight Jul. 31, 2025
Q: Elmo, my elderly cat, is losing his appetite and getting thinner. A friend told me about a drug h... Read More
Eating For Diabetes Jul. 25, 2025
Dairy often gets a bad rap. Some think it causes bloating or gas. Others think it's inflammatory. Th... Read More
Parkinson's Jul. 25, 2025
Way back in the 1980s, I had the dream job of health and fitness editor at the Los Angeles Times Syn... Read More
Many Ways to Relieve Dog's Separation Anxiety Jul. 24, 2025
Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it's getting worse as I transition ... Read More
Heart and Brain Connection Jul. 18, 2025
Remember the song "The Skeleton Dance" from your childhood? Here's how it went: "The toe bone's conn... Read More
Resilience Jul. 18, 2025
According to conventional wisdom, every person on the planet faces challenges, even though it someti... Read More
Plant a Pet-Safe Garden Jul. 17, 2025
Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a ga... Read More
Family Breakfast Benefits Jul. 11, 2025
A new study finds eating a healthy breakfast — together at home — goes a long way to hel... Read More
The Importance of Hobbies Jul. 11, 2025
A report from South Africa's Helderberg Society for the Aged recently caught my attention because it... Read More
Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets Jul. 10, 2025
Q: I have a compromised immune system, and I want to adopt a cat. What do I need to know about prote... Read More
Only Suckers Try to Make Magical Childhood Memories for Their Kids Jul. 05, 2025
I refuse to try to build any more precious childhood memories for my kids. I'm just giving them fuel... Read More
Please Read This Book: Part 2 Jul. 04, 2025
Last week, I made a strong suggestion that everyone add "Happiness Is A Choice You Make: Lessons Fro... Read More
Film Covering Dog's Eye Needs Veterinarian Exam Jul. 03, 2025
Q: I adopted a middle-aged German shepherd mix from the shelter today and was told he has an eye con... Read More
Pick Your Poison: Heat Stroke or Air Conditioning? Jun. 28, 2025
If you asked my dad the top three causes of illness worldwide, here's what he'd say: No. 3: Walking ... Read More
Exercise and Your Gut Jun. 27, 2025
We've all heard plenty about our gut microbiome and how important it is to good health. What you may... Read More
