Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

Ask the Vet

“Ask the Vet” is an educational, entertaining veterinary advice column written by Dr. Lee Pickett to help animal lovers better care for their four-legged family members. The column, which has been published every week since 2002, is available through Creators Syndicate, Inc.

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Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs Nov 27, 2025

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this ge... Read More

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Yowling Common in Elderly Cats Nov 20, 2025

Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He... Read More

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Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs Nov 13, 2025

Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in th... Read More

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Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets Nov 06, 2025

Q: I planted foxgloves because I love their spikes of colorful, speckled, bell-shaped flowers. My ca... Read More