DEAR READERS: I was saddened and disgusted by one letter I received asserting, "people who cannot afford to keep a pet shouldn't have one." People with companion animals are suffering across the count... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I hope that you can give me some insight into recent "catfrontations."... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Out of the blue, my 12-year-old cat had a grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizure. Our vet did blood work, checked her sugar level and sent us home for observation. Our cat had four more large ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Since about 2002, we have been rescuing both cats and dogs. This started with my cat Callie. She is 15-plus years old, and dropped from 6.2 pounds to 4.9 pounds in the last six months. S... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I read your article about releasing cats to live outdoors, and it brought up some questions. You say that it's inhumane to catch and release, but isn't spaying or neutering a cat better ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Was my dad's cat kidnapped by aliens? I'm hoping you can explain my father's -- now my -- cat's abrupt behavior change.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have adopted a young cat, and I wonder what is the best cat litter for her. I see so many kinds at the pet store, and I was given a bag of clay litter when I adopted her. It is very du... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I volunteer with a local animal rescue, and as you can well imagine, with all the different volunteers who come and go, there are always treats being given to the dogs. In the course of ... more

DEAR READERS: I recently received an email of complaint from an official of Monsanto Co., which also communicated with the newspapers that printed my report concerning the discovery of their herbicide... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I would like some help. My vet is a very good vet, but not informed on my problem.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: After reading your article on the poodle who swam in the river daily who had a dermatitis issue, I just had to write and tell you about a similar experience we had with our standard pood... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I recently read a column of yours regarding home-prepared foods for dogs. I know you have done the same for cats. I don't cook for myself and wouldn't know how to begin to cook for my ca... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Would you please elaborate on your stance that dogs should not be left in crates seven or eight hours a day? Most of my friends think this is fine. I don't. -- J.P., Pevely, Missouri... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have a question regarding the nature and characteristics of cats. Over the years, I have noticed that cats will lie down by a dangerous snake and seem to be tantalized by the reptile. ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have a 7-year-old Chihuahua who I saved from the local pound. Is it necessary for him to get all of the shots they provide? Please tell me what medicines we need to continue with, as h... more

DEAR DR. FOX: We have a mixed-breed pound dog who we adopted a couple of years ago. She might be a Sheltie, and she weighs about 30 pounds. She's a good girl, and we truly love her. The weird thing is... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Over the years, we've had several cats. Since I usually took care of their needs, they were always more affectionate with me. They didn't snuggle with my husband very much, and that was ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: For some reason, my 14 1/2 year old cockapoo mix has decided to eat toilet paper. He had a kidney removed earlier this year due to a cyst and cancer, and now he has this behavior. He is ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have two rescue cats, Emmy and Oscar, both about 6 years old. Every now and then, Oscar stands over his water bowl and hisses at it. He'll hiss for a bit, sometimes hold up his paw and... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I really think there is a need to get the word out about the prey drive in retired racing greyhounds.... more

DEAR READERS: The 2015 State of Pet Health Report from Banfield Pet Hospital, "Making Pet Care Personal: A Guide to Improving Preventive Care for Pets," seeks to answer the question: What is the disco... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Everywhere I look, I see rabbits as impulse purchases or adoptions, quickly discarded outside or imprisoned in a wooden box and left to languish in a garage or backyard until they die of... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I was reading about the problem of seniors wanting but not being able to afford animals in your column, and two thoughts came to mind:... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have an 11-year-old Scottie who I adopted from the local shelter three years ago. I think he might have a problem -- it's something he has done ever since I've had him. I've taken him ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: For the past two weeks, I have been dog-sitting for my son's 10-year-old boxer, Rocco.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: We adopted a solid white, blue-eyed, 7-month-old Turkish angora cat from the local shelter. Although the vet had examined Mr. Pink, there was no indication on his record that he was deaf... more

DEAR READERS: Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, which contains the active ingredient glyphosate, recently designated a possible carcinogen, is absorbed by genetically modified crops that have been enginee... more

DEAR DR. FOX: My almost-12-year-old Labrador retriever has recently exhibited signs of severe anxiety.... more