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Painful tooth resorption common in cats [Ask the Vet]
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (600+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and…...
Reading Hospital pediatric patients get an NFL surprise
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (616+ words) Brandon George slowly lowered his massive frame, taking a knee beside a small hospital bed to reach the level of the small boy in it. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 240-pound NFL linebacker spoke with a softness and calm that contradicted his…...
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (705+ words) By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health Writer Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according…...
Dog saliva is not antiseptic [Ask the Vet]
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (581+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E-collar, to prevent her…...
Letter: Federal health policies put Americans in danger
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (201+ words) Letter: Federal health policies put Americans in danger'Reading Eagle Benjamin Franklin famously said that there are two certainties in life " death and taxes. Add to that a third " a decrease in vaccine coverage leads to increase in diseases. Largely due…...
Gastropexy prevents dog’s stomach from twisting [Ask the Vet]
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (527+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that during her spay surgery, the surgeon…...
Montgomery County food safety inspections found black mold and rodent droppings
1+ week, 6+ day ago (601+ words) Here are the violations reported in food safety inspection reports from Montgomery County conducted the week of March 8-14, 2026. As noted by the MCOPH, the reports are merely a "snapshot" in time, and "may not be representative of the overall, long-term…...
Transition to Spring with support from essential oils
1+ week, 5+ day ago (556+ words) If you feel bloated, anxious, overwhelmed, constantly angry, or have digestive or respiratory issues, there might be an avenue you haven't already explored that could help resolve these health challenges as we transition into spring. According to Emily Gable, a…...
Limit pet’s weight gain after sterilization surgery [Ask the Vet]
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (554+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I've noticed that…...
Thema Home Care helps veterans get benefits for in-home care
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (609+ words) For many veterans in Chester County, staying at home as they age isn't just a preference, it's a matter of independence, dignity, and comfort. Yet for countless local veterans and their families, one major obstacle stands in the way: they…...