Dear Dr. Jackson, Would you please address the fact that spaying the females and neutering the males would not harm their pet, but actually benefit them and the community?

Dear Dr. Jackson, My dog has bad breath. Even though he is only 4 years old, could he have a bad tooth or something? EJF

Dear EJF, Bad breath in pets, either dog or cat, can definitely indicate an oral problem.

Dear Dr. Jackson, My cat Fluffy just came home from the veterinary hospital and is being rejected by my other cat. Is this common and what should I do? AH
Dear G.B., What you and Fluffy are experiencing is common and normal in many households.

Dear Dr. Jackson, I have 3 pets and try to take good care of them. My kitten is sick and I am concerned about dehydration. I haven’t seen her drink much water although she still is eating. What signs and symptoms should I look for? E.R.

Dear Dr. Jackson, The puppy my family is looking to purchase has only one testicle. The breeder said the other one would ‘come down’ in a few months and not to worry. Should I still buy this puppy or would you advise me to wait?