Dog talk

Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate

Q. Can dogs get diabetes and does it compare to diabetes in people? How is diabetes in animals treated and what is the prognosis?

Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life

Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life

Q. My cross breed dog’s eyes are constantly watering. What could be the problem? A. Epiphora is the scientific name for this common condition of watery eyes and may have many causes.

Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life

Q. Meeko, one of our three Dachshunds, always barks at our domestic worker who has been with us for five years. What can we do to discourage this excessive barking? Is there something we can do to make him more comfortable around her?

Q. My dog becomes very anxious every time I leave him alone at home. I think he suffers from separation anxiety. Please give me advice on how to best deal with the situation, as I need to go to work every weekday and cannot take him along.

My dog’s ears smell bad. What could be the cause?