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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Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Apr 02, 2026

Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More

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Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Mar 26, 2026

Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More

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Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Mar 19, 2026

Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More

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Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital Mar 12, 2026

Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hos... Read More