Pet Health

Dear Porky and Buddy, Yesterday, I was driving around with my dog, Lulu, with me in the car and I remembered that I needed to stop at the drug store to pick up some medicine […]

Dear Porky & Buddy, My dog Rosie never used to pay any attention to thunderstorms (or any other loud noises for that matter). But suddenly this year she is starting to act anxious and whiney […]

Dear Porky & Buddy, I just read that the Humane Society is giving away its adult cats. I DO NOT APPROVE OF THAT! Everyone knows that people do not value what they do not pay […]

Dear Porky and Buddy, Now that the ice has finally thawed from my swimming pool, I have it opened and I am looking forward to a reasonably warm day to enjoy it. But I also […]

Dear Porky & Buddy, I have a complaint about the Humane Society. I called them up to inquire about adopting a new kitten but they didn’t have any right then and instead of offering to […]

Ben and Lynette Hart, companion animal behavior experts at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, are looking for members of the public to take a survey about interactions between cats and children.

I suddenly realized that I don’t really have a plan about how to take care of my pets if even a small accident happened here at home, much less a natural disaster.

Dear Porky & Buddy, Help! I had cat that had been hanging around my barn for several weeks and when I couldn’t find an owner, I took pity on her, gave her a name, and […]

Dear Porky and Buddy,

I just rescued a tiny kitten who was dropped in my front yard, and it’s Saturday afternoon so my vet is not open. She seems fairly healthy except that her eyes are all runny and swollen looking. Is there any thing I can do to help her until I can call the vet on Monday morning?

Sam