Category: pets

Russian Photographer Captures Almost Magical Scenes of Humans and Beasts Interacting

Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya, 30, is a Moscow-based photographer who pairs human beings and beasts in her extraordinary shots. Her work explores the connections between humans, often young women, and animals through her dreamy, almost magical portraits. Her unique hybrid of subject matter makes her work stand out from the ordinary. Set in fairytale-esque scenery, often forests…


While Pregnant, Keep Cat, but Avoid Toxoplasmosis

Q: I am planning to become pregnant, and a friend says I should give away my cat, Myrtle, because she can transmit a disease that could harm my unborn child. Is this true? A: Rest assured that you may keep Myrtle. It sounds like your friend is referring to toxoplasmosis, nicknamed “toxo,” a disease caused…


Dogs See Blue, Yellow, and Gray

Q: We’re concerned that our middle-aged Labrador–German shepherd mix may be nearsighted because he can easily spot his nearby toys but doesn’t see those that are far away. Still, he can always find his blue ball. I thought dogs were colorblind but otherwise had good vision. Please explain. A: While dogs’ smell and hearing are…


Ask the Vet: Monitor Diabetic Pet’s Blood Sugar Levels at Home

Q: Pebbles, my 9-year-old terrier, was diagnosed with diabetes several months ago. I give her insulin injections and monitor her diabetes with urine test strips. Is there a better way to determine how well her diabetes is being controlled? A: Diabetes mellitus arises most often in middle-aged dogs, usually around 7 to 9 years of…


Ask the Vet: Develop a Backup Pet Care Plan

Q: I walk my dog, Buster, several times a day. I’m worried about how to care for him if I contract COVID-19 and can’t walk him. I’m even more worried about what would happen to him if I were to die from the virus. What’s your advice? A: It seems to me that you need…


Ask the Vet: Protect Cats Traveling in a Motor Home

Q: My spouse and I want to take our dog and two cats on a month-long trip across the United States in our 30-foot recreational vehicle. The dog is no problem, but we are concerned about whether this is feasible with the cats. What’s your advice? A: Your family can make this work, but only…


Ask the Vet: What to Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate

Q: Our dog Riley ate a lot of semisweet chocolate bits. His veterinarian advised us to use hydrogen peroxide to make him throw up. After Riley vomited all the chocolate, he was fine. What are the toxic effects of chocolate? How much does it take to make a dog sick? A: Before I became a…


Ask the Vet: Protect Dog From Intestinal Parasites With Monthly Dewormer

Q: My dog Frankie and I were at the dog park when another dog had diarrhea and the owner did a poor job cleaning up. Now I’m worried that every time we visit this dog park, Frankie may be exposed to parasites. Is this a valid concern? A: Yes, so be sure you give him…


Pets Now Protected in Domestic Violence Orders in New South Wales

Pets of domestic violence victims in New South Wales (NSW) will now have greater protection from abuse under new laws, which states that companion animals will be also be protected when a domestic violence order is granted. NSW Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the protection of pets will now…


Huntington Beach Dog Loses Job to Frog in Florida

And this year’s winner of the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts is … a frog? The Stuart, Florida amphibian was hailed the victor of the 2021 Cadbury Easter Bunny Campaign March 23, defeating a tail-wagging finalist from Huntington Beach, Calif. Betty, an Australian white tree frog, was the first of her species to claim the title. She was among 10 finalists named…