Every Friday in Annapolis' newspaper The Capital, Dr. Francine Rattner answers reader questions about their pets. Click on the links below to view the archived columns.

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Puppies losing their baby teeth

Housebreaking a puppy

Cat stresses out visiting vet

Eye discharge in dogs

Why dogs lick people

Chronic ear infections in dogs

Breast cancer in pets

Treating heartworms in dogs

Choosing a pet when you're allergic to cats or dogs

Trouble sleeping in cats

Effects of vaccines on pets

Cats with asthma

Stomach troubles

Early obedience training

Cats with tapeworms

Puppy crate training

Aggressive tendencies

Uncontrolled urination

Heatstroke in dogs

Sudden death

Hot spots

Inappropriate elimination in cats

Baby teeth

Abscesses in dogs 

Lick granulomas

Overweight cat

Dogs and thunderstorms

Subtle signs of diabetes in dogs

Early heart disease detection

Hearing loss treatment in dogs 

Coronavirus and cats

Diagnosing cancer in pets

Recovery from a shoulder injury

Two dermatological disorders that mimic frostbite in dogs 

Dramatic weight loss in older cats is not normal

Mast cell tumors in dogs

How cat nutrition is different

Restoring pet harmony with behavior modification

Although rare, dogs can be infected with tetanus

Getting your dog used to nail trimming as a puppy

Tooth discoloration can be a warning sign

Reptiles not recommended for young children

Is it fleas or bed bugs?

Eye discharge

Removing lumps from dogs

All rat poisons are harmful to pets

Clearing the air around a gassy pet

Lifestyle considerations before removing dewclaws

Transporting an injured pet

Food allergies in dogs

Arthritis in cats

Birds that don't get along

Tips on getting a new kitten

Vestibular disease

Hypothyroidism in dogs

Outdoor cats more susceptible to disease

Pet insurance can be complicated

Polydactyl cats

Sunscreen use for pets