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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Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs' Teeth Oct 02, 2025

Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding ... Read More

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Don't Feed Neighborhood Pets Sep 25, 2025

Q: Eddie, our neighbor's indoor-outdoor cat, is very sweet. He often visits us while we're sitting o... Read More

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Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs Sep 18, 2025

Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal ser... Read More

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Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep 11, 2025

Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More