Lee Pickett

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022.

Dogs trust people who do not deceive them.

Scientists conducted an intriguing study on this topic and concluded that when dogs discover that certain people tease or mislead them, they no longer trust them.

Reputable shelters and rescue groups place animals for adoption only after they’ve been sterilized, vaccinated and dewormed.

Not all arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, indicate heart disease.

Choose a blank calendar template from the internet. In every daily block, add three circles, each followed by one instruction: feed, water, and litter.

Pets contribute a great deal of joy and unconditional love to people’s lives.

Unlike rabbits, guinea pigs cannot synthesize vitamin C, so they must ingest it in their food.

Do senior cats need special food?

Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a healthy, sweet, gentle guy who loves to snuggle. When we lie on the couch watching television and my arm drapes across his chest, I sometimes notice that his heart beats in an unsteady rhythm.