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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 12/21/2025 > what-should-i-get-my-dog-for-christmas

What should I get my dog for Christmas?

What should I get my dog for Christmas?4+ hour, 56+ min ago Our dog has been an absolute joy for our family, so we want to show her our appreciation for the happiness she gives us! With the holidays fast approaching, can you share some advice on what gifts might be appropriate…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 12/14/2025 > a-cats-infection-can-spread-rapidly

A cat’s infection can spread rapidly

A cat’s infection can spread rapidly1+ week, 14+ hour ago It seemed our 15-year-old mixed breed short-haired cat developed a swelling on the bridge of her nose in about one or two months along with some sneezing. It seemed our 15-year-old mixed breed short-haired cat developed a swelling on the…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 12/14/2025 > bubbly-jailianne-loves-animals-and-nature

Bubbly Jailianne loves animals and nature

Bubbly Jailianne loves animals and nature1+ week, 14+ hour ago Creative and expressive, Jai enjoys singing, dancing, and performing, often using these outlets to share her bright personality. Jailianne, lovingly called "Jai," is a bubbly, joyful, and energetic girl who lights up every room she walks into. She has a…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 11/30/2025 > choosing-a-cat-breed-for-daughter

Choosing a cat breed for daughter

Choosing a cat breed for daughter3+ week, 5+ hour ago She has given us the names of a few different breeds including Persian, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Scottish Fold, and Himalayan. Which would be a good docile breed? With the holidays approaching we seek your advice. We are considering purchasing a…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 11/16/2025 > what-is-a-pup-nup-and-do-i-need-to-get-one

What is a ‘pup nup’ and do I need to get one?

What is a ‘pup nup’ and do I need to get one?1+ mon, 5+ day ago My fianc" and I are getting married next July, and we have the usual assets, some retirement, some investments, a house, and a dog named Showgirl who we adopted together last year." Is there any way we can establish a…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 11/09/2025 > cat-suffers-from-separation-anxiety

Cat suffers from separation anxiety

Cat suffers from separation anxiety1+ mon, 1+ week ago Dear Dr. John, My cat seems to freak out almost every time I leave the house. She is a little over two years old. Whenever I leave for a long day at work, she urinates or defecate ... My cat seems…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 11/02/2025 > pets-get-along-like-cats-and-dogs

Pets get along like cats and dogs

Pets get along like cats and dogs1+ mon, 2+ week ago I have been seeing a gentleman for a few months, and we are challenged by our pets. I have been seeing a gentleman for a few months, and we are challenged by our pets. I have a neutered male cat....

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 10/26/2025 > time-to-get-dogs-growths-removed

Time to get dog’s growths removed

Time to get dog’s growths removed1+ mon, 3+ week ago My spayed female Wheaton Terrier is just over 11 years of age. I have scheduled her for removal of a round, black growth from the outside of her right rear leg. It's about an inch in diameter. I first noticed it…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 10/19/2025 > the-best-way-to-care-for-sick-stray

The best way to care for sick stray

The best way to care for sick stray2+ mon, 2+ day ago We all want to help animals, especially strays, but the question remains whether we are truly doing the best things for them. As for the eye, there are a myriad of possibilities. The cat may have a ... There is a…...

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Boston Herald
bostonherald.com > 10/13/2025 > pet-loss-child-grief

Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving

Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving2+ mon, 1+ week ago By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY, Associated Press Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when they are adults, according…...