Dear Heloise: I took my dog to the vet and discovered that he had heartworms. My dog is now on medication to kill the worms, but my vet said dogs should be tested annually. Apparently, cats can also develop heartworms. But this is preventable! "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of ...
Today is Thursday, July 24, the 205th day of 2025. There are 160 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom had been the first humans to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific. Also on this date: In 1567, ...
Today's Leo New Moon arrives mid-tangle -- a square, four trines, a conjunction, two oppositions, all in motion. It's a cosmic pounce from every angle. Think of a cat mid-leap: limbs askew, form inscrutable, and somehow it lands with impossible grace. That's what this day asks of us -- to move ...
Dear Annie: My sister "Kendra" and I are not very close and only communicate two to three times per year, mainly in emails. Kendra sold her home and moved out of state. Through our sibling, I heard that she listed her house high to begin with and had to come down on her price in the end but ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a complete hysterectomy in my late 40s due to endometriosis. I am now 68 and have been on 0.1-mg patches of estradiol since. Should I ask my gynecologist to do a hormone study, or should I just not worry? I have an annual checkup with her and a mammogram every year. -- ...
Dear Heloise: I bought three blueberry plants, but I've never grown them before. Can you give me a few tips on what to do to keep them in good shape? -- Jean B., Metairie, Louisiana Jean, blueberries grow well without heavy feeding, but you will need to keep a nice cover of mulch around them. ...