How to Help an Injured Stray

Dear Critter Corner: There’s a stray cat in my neighborhood that is limping and I’m not sure how to help him or where to go for help. He’s still eating the food I leave out, but when he walks away, he’s limping. He seems friendly if I go slow but will run away if I...

Prepping Kittens for a Halloween Party

Dear Critter Corner: Halloween is right around the corner, and I will be hosting guests over at my house for my annual party! I have recently adopted a bonded pair of kittens from my local shelter and each of them has their own quirky attributes. One of them loves to...

Pup is Frightened by Halloween Decorations

Dear Critter Corner: This is our pup’s first Halloween. He tends to be cautious and has been startled by decorations while on our walks. Do you have any suggestions for Halloween night? Holidays are a fun time, but for some pups, it can be a difficult time. Many...

Cat’s Appetite Is Fluctuating

Dear Critter Corner: My cat JoJo has been turning his nose up at his food for the past few days. His appetite has been hit-or-miss — sometimes he eats all his food and sometimes he just nibbles. I’m worried he might not be eating enough. What can I do? When our...

What to Do When an Indoor Cat Is Marking His ‘Territory’

Dear Critter Corner: Recently I have noticed that my 5-year-old male cat has been inconsistently using the litterbox, resulting in a couple of accidents around the house. He has never had issues with this in the past, and additionally I have noticed that he has been...

Equipment and Training to Stop Pulling on Walks

Dear Critter Corner: We have tried multiple types of equipment on our pup, but nothing seems to help him stop pulling on our walks. Is there anything you can recommend to help? Having the right equipment can be very helpful, but you still need to do the training. For...