My Pet World: My dog is being a 'picky' eater. What do I do?
Our two other dogs always followed him to the door, so I had a welcoming committee. Sammy passed away recently at age 14, and the other two seem oblivious to my return until I open the door and call for them. I sure do miss him.
— Dixie, Yorkville, Illinois
Dear Dixie,
It sounds like Sammy was the pack leader of your canine family and very in tune with you. I am sorry for your loss. Losing such a longtime companion is never easy, and I am sure you miss his presence in your life every day. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if, as your other dogs adjust to their new normal, one of them “intuitively knows” when you’re coming home too.
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(Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to cathy@petpundit.com. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal.)
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