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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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

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Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid Oct 30, 2025

Q: While adding windshield washer fluid to my car's reservoir, I spilled some on the ground and my d... Read More

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Limit Pet's Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery Oct 23, 2025

Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I've noticed th... Read More