The troubling thing about cat vomit

Dear Dr. Abbie:  My cat, Mr. Toes, has been throwing up more often lately. I think it might be more than hairballs. He seems to be... Continue

Two docs are better than one

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I lost my cat, Ambrosia, a couple of years ago after she fought cancer for over a year.  For the last six to... Continue

Reducing separation anxiety

Dear Dr. Abbie:  The dog we just got from the shelter does not seem to be house trained. He goes outside, but when we leave him alone... Continue

Give me land, lots of land

Dear Dr. Abbie:  We just adopted a beautiful Border Collie. She is so smart, but she has been tearing up our house when we are at... Continue

Cat tales

Dear Dr. Abbie:  Our cat just went to the vet for a yearly check-up. His blood work showed a high blood glucose level.  The vet wants... Continue

Seasonal dangers for both cats and dogs

Dear Doctor Abbie: My aunt loves to get me an Easter Lily every year. I don’t have the heart to tell her I can’t stand the way... Continue

The lure of the Easter rabbit

Dear Dr. Abbie:  My vet tells me I should get a microchip for my pet. Isn’t that “marking the beast?” – Satan-o-phobe Dear... Continue

It’s spring in Sonoma

Dear Dr. Abbie: For the last two weeks, I have heard someone’s cat yowling out beyond my back fence. I don’t know whose cat it... Continue

Fleas and funerals

Dear Dr. Abbie:  We just went to a cabin in Tahoe for a nice little vacation and got eaten alive by fleas! We got our money back,... Continue

Smooch your fresh-breathed pooch

Dear Dr. Abbie: I read your column about dental cleanings, and I know my Bichon, Shitake, needs his teeth cleaned, but I don’t like... Continue