Trimming cat’s nails

Dear Critter Corner: I’ve been trying to trim my cat’s nails for the past week and he’s been hissing and growling when I come near. How can I help him get better with grooming?  It’s best to take a slow and steady approach when helping your cat become more comfortable...

Exercising dog during hot days

Dear Critter Corner: With the warmer weather upon us, we are concerned with our pup overheating on our walks or outings.  Can you give us some tips on how to avoid this and make sure we are still getting him appropriate exercise? This is a great question!  Our dogs...

Pet sitter for cat?

Dear Critter Corner: I have a vacation planned in July and am wondering whether I should leave my cat Sheik with my mom or if I should have a pet-sitter come stay with her. Which do you think is the best option?  It’s definitely that time of year when summer vacations...

Dining out with dog

We have recently started dining out more with the nicer weather and would like to take our pup along with us but are unsure how they will behave.  Do you have any training tips for us to set our pup up for success with the outdoor dining experience? As our weather is...

First time kitten owner

Dear Critter Corner: My neighbor’s cat had a litter of kittens and I adopted a little female kitten named Miku that’s 8 weeks old. I’ve never had a cat before, where do I start with her care? Congrats on the new addition to your family and home! It’s an exciting time...

Hospice care for your cat

Dear Critter Corner:  My senior cat Titan was diagnosed with kidney disease last year that has progressed into hospice care. How can I help him live out the rest of his days in the best way possible?  I’m really sorry to hear that but glad that you’re able to provide...