Pet Parenting

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Dear Denise, My daughter really wants a guinea pig, but we have an inside dog and I’m afraid he might want to eat the newest member of our family if we let her get one. […]

I was at the Faithful Friends Animal Clinic in Rogers a couple of weeks ago to pick up a bag of prescription cat food that our high-maintenance cat Percy has to eat. While I was […]

Dear Denise, My dog is really itchy and I know it’s not fleas or ticks. She keeps leaving little presents of hair all over the house from when she scratches like crazy. Can dogs be […]

Dear Denise, My inside dog has been housebroken for several years, but has started urinating in several particular spots lately (like my daughter’s bedroom floor — I’m going to have to pull up the carpet!). […]

Dear Denise, My dog is not a puppy anymore, but she chews like she is! What can I do to keep her from destroying shoes, electric cords and even my brand new throw pillow! I […]

Denise, Can dogs get depressed? My dog seems really lethargic and sad lately. Thanks. Dear Mama: Some people don’t believe dogs have feelings, but I’m not one of them. So, to answer your question, yes, […]

Denise, It’s time to start putting gunk on my dog to keep the fleas and ticks away. Do you think it’s important to use the expensive stuff or can I get by with a store […]