Pet Parenting

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 […]

Hello Denise, I would like your recommendation(s) for a pet for our family. Specifically, we would like to get our 6-year-old son a puppy; he is an only child. We want this to be our […]

Dear Denise, We have outdoor dogs, but I worry about them when it starts to get cold. When should we bring them onto the sun porch for protection or do you have ideas for what […]

Dear Denise, This time of year we travel a lot and we like to bring our dogs along. The problem is one of them always throws up on long car trips and the other one […]

If your dog likes to get in on the trick-or-treating action, we found a few hilarious dog costumes online. Click on the photos to get more info on how to order it.

  Dear Denise, Our newly adopted cat has started biting my kids on the ankles. She’ll rub up against them, then take a little bite. It’s not very hard, but it scares them. How can […]