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Aging cats still could find a home
Dear Dr. Spiegel, I sure hope that you can help me. I am taking care of three cats – one

Let’s take an animal’s approach to the world
Yes, here we are at the eve of another new year. And if I don’t sound too excited, it’s because

Assertive pet can become too loving… show this cat who’s boss
Dear Dr. Spiegel, I have recently adopted my very first cat, a two year old neutered male, who seems to

Aggressive dog can be treated
Dear Dr. Spiegel, I read your column in the News Journal each week. So I decided to ask for your

Love your dog? Belt it … restraint keeps canine rider in place
In response to a recent letter and response on an excited drooling dog in a car, I received a number

Training is easier when the dog is a blank slate
A most extraordinary and interesting thing happened to me earlier this week, which has never happened to me before. I was

Pet owners don’t solve problems by taking anger out on their animal
A common question that often presents itself to me is that of discipline. You’ve just come home and have found

How to spare your pet anxiety on moving day
Dear Dr. Spiegel, My dog, Holly Hanna is a “hotdog,” or in professional AKC terms, a dachshund. Just to give

In time, cat gets used to being home alone
Dear Dr. Spiegel: I have a 6 year old male cat, Willie, that I adopted from someone a year and