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Fat Cat’s Off the Gravy Train

by Sam Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat “Frank” has been classified as obese by the veterinarian. Frank doesn’t look that fat, and he moves around fine and plays a lot. How can the vet call him obese? Trying to get him to exercise more doesn’t work, either. – Susan J., Phoenix

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Paws Corner: Proper Leash Training Can Prevent Tragedy

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last week a really tragic accident happened just down the street. Our neighbor was walking his 1-year-old German Shepherd, Champ, on a sturdy leash. The dog tended to tug on his leash or jump away from his owner when something grabbed his attention. Sadly, when the owner paused to let his dog [...]

Wild Animals Pose Threat to Pets

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A number of cats in our area disappeared this spring and summer, and I noticed the rabbits that used to plague our garden don’t come as frequently. A neighbor told me he saw a coyote crossing the street just before dawn recently, and I suspect it is the cause of many of [...]

Finding Affordable Pet Health Care

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Being a retiree trying to make ends meet, it’s been hard to pay for health care for my two Corgis. Are there free clinics in my area where I can get my dogs’ shots more cheaply? — Francis H., Oklahoma City, Okla.

DEAR FRANCIS: Low-cost and sometimes [...]

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Fat Cat’s Off the Gravy Train

Paws Corner: Proper Leash Training Can Prevent Tragedy

Wild Animals Pose Threat to Pets

Finding Affordable Pet Health Care