Animal Doctor Advice on Dog Car Phobia and Euthanasia
Readers seek guidance on a boxer named Mattie unable to enter cars after a hit and run. Dr Fox suggests lavender scent, possible Xanax, and gradual vehicle exposure with caution on dosage and immersion methods. The second letter recounts a terrifically painful euthanasia experience for Cinnamon the poodle and Dr Fox explains how poor circulation can delay brain anesthesia, risking distress during euthanasia.
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Dr. Fox
Mattie
G.B
Poughkeepsie
New York
St. Louis
J.K
Dear Abby column on work abroad and shoplifting ethics
A Dear Abby exchange discusses staying in Hong Kong for an extended work assignment and the impact on adult children, noting the practical need to finish duties while acknowledging the youngest's anger. The second letter defends strict shoplifting laws, recounting a security arrest over using eye drops before paying and urging never to condone prepayment consumption.
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Abby
Hong Kong
Michigan
West
When to broach a friend’s changing teeth health
A reader asks if it is appropriate to discuss a friend Lauren’s visibly changing, yellower teeth. Harriette Cole advises starting with personal dental plans, then gently expressing concern about possible dental or health issues and suggesting a checkup, noting dental schools may offer affordable care.
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Harriette
Lauren
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Across clues puzzle with mixed wordplay and trivia
A dense crossword style puzzle lists numerous across and down clues, including names like Carrie Fisher and Beowulf, as well as categories such as authors, cities, and objects. The grid references and cryptic hints imply a challenging theme with varied word lengths and partial hints.
History tidbits and notable firsts for today
Highlights for today include the 1812 first use of the word gerrymander in the Boston Gazette, the 1917 Seattle Metropolitans Stanley Cup win, and 1830 Book of Mormon sale in Palmyra. Also noted are birthdays, a Sadat Begin treaty ceremony, Heaven’s Gate deaths, Kevorkian verdict, and local lunar phase.
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Palmyra
New York
Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
Washington, D.C
Heaven’s Gate
San Diego
California
Michigan
Jack Kevorkian
Robert Frost
Viktor Frankl
Tennessee Williams
Sandra Day O’connor
U.S. Supreme Court
Leonard Nimoy
Alan Arkin
Boston Gazette
Massachusetts
Elbridge Gerry
Seattle Metropolitans
Montreal Canadiens
Mexico
United States
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Cinnamon
Michael Fox
DrFoxVet. Net
Dear Abby
Dilan
Yonkers
Allan
DearAbby.com
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Harriette Cole
Dreamleapers
Askharriettea Harriettecole.com
Andrews McMeel Syndication
Walnut St
Kansas City
Liverpool
Han Solo
Formerly Siam
Carrie Fisher
Morticia
Trim
Ogden Tre
Orange Eels
Ayla’s Creator
Cannes
Las Vegas
Foremost
Wiesel
Goodall
Durham University
QuillDriverBooks.com
Luis Campos
JCV
Vjhieked JS
Oltkwjiles
RHJ
Rly
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