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DEAR DR. FOX: I watched Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s “Animal Pharm” documentary on CNN on May 18 about genetically engineering and cloning pigs to be organ donors for people needing a new heart, liver or kidney... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I saw your recent column in which a reader wrote to you about the legislation to overturn the cat declawing ban in St. Louis and St. Louis County. I wanted to let you know that, although... more

DEAR DR. FOX: You have written about the "empathy deficit disorder" in your columns, and I wanted to alert you to this: Michael Ventura, the author of "Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership,... more

DEAR READERS: The dismantling of United States scientific research institutions continues. From Nature.com, posted May 8:... more

DEAR READERS: The highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus is the genie in the bottle of CAFOs (concentrated animal feed operations) around the world. And now, it has been released and is spreading, imp... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I appreciated what you wrote in your column about the late Pope Francis. As a non-Catholic, I was amazed at how many hundreds of thousands of people from around the world came to his fun... more

DEAR READERS: In a recent committee hearing, House of Representatives bill 1897, which proposes amendments to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), was reviewed, alongside Rep. Lauren Boebert’s anti-wolf ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am writing to ask you for help. As you know, our pets are in an overpopulation crisis. I have been networking with others across California, and in other states, to try and rescue dogs... more

DEAR READERS: Climate change is decimating aquatic and terrestrial wildlife around the world, along with vulnerable human communities, many of which were already impoverished. And things are getting w... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I appreciated your column addressing the risks to dogs and cats of using insecticides even when they don’t have fleas, ticks or internal parasites. Giving pets these pesticide treatments... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I wanted to alert you to this: Missouri State Rep. Jim Murphy, a Republican, is sponsoring a proposal to overturn local declawing bans. The bans in question were approved in the city of ... more

DEAR READERS: Although I am not a follower of Catholicism, I join the billions of people mourning the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. He was the embodiment of humility, courage and universal... more

DEAR READERS: My book of poetry, "For All Our Relations," has just been published by Austin Macauley Publishers. I think many of you will enjoy it.... more

DEAR READERS: The Make America Healthy Again initiative, under the direction of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is purportedly in lockstep with beef and pork industry moguls... more

DEAR READERS: Here are two reports that confirm how contact with dogs can reduce stress.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: You have indicated that there are things to be aware of -- which seemed to be negative -- regarding Savannah cats as they get older. I’m interested because I now have a pair of 2-year-ol... more

DEAR READERS: Please see this writeup from PetFoodIndustry.com regarding an upcoming industry convention. Angelique Myburgh, a development specialist at Montego Pet Nutrition, will discuss the suitabi... more

DEAR READERS: All who care about our shared planet are suffering varying degrees of despair and disbelief about current events. Take, for instance, the COP30 climate summit scheduled for November in B... more

DEAR READERS: Please see the following post from veterinarian Dr. Bob Goldstein via EarthAnimal.com:... more

DEAR READERS: Colossal Biosciences Inc., a genetic engineering company aiming to "de-extinct" the woolly mammoth, the dodo and other animals, recently unveiled its so-called "woolly mice." These mice ... more

DEAR READERS: The rise of H5N1 avian influenza in cats highlights the need to include pets in disease surveillance, writes a group of veterinarians, epidemiologists and biosecurity specialists in an a... more

DEAR READERS: Organic, regenerative farming practices are a core component of One Health, benefiting the environment, wildlife and consumers. The cancers of our brains and bodies mirror the cancer of ... more

DEAR READERS: The practice of recycling slaughterhouse discards and rendering plant remains of animals into dog (and cat) foods needs to end. The strong and highly profitable alliance between Big Anim... more

DEAR READERS: Dr. Tony Jones, a theologian and former pastor, has written a memoir called "The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.” He writes: “Reflecting on the inev... more

DEAR READERS: Most of you know that veterinarians work to keep companion and farmed animals in good health. There are specialist veterinary associations for different species, such as cattle and pigs,... more

DEAR DR. FOX: You have written about many serious political issues arising from the Trump administration. This is my question: How can those of us who care make a difference? I feel so helpless. It is... more

DEAR READERS: Antibodies to the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus were found in the blood of three veterinarians out of 150 who work with cattle and agreed to have their blood tested, repor... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am a conservative supporter of Donald Trump, and I also appreciate your very thoughtful articles. I’m sure you have a great following, which means you have influence over what people t... more