The Spokesman-Review

Ask Dr. Universe: Dogs use their tails for balance, communication and more

My best friend is a golden retriever. When I get home, she greets me with a goofy smile and a big wag of her fluffy tail. I talked about why she has a tail with my friend Jillian Haines. She’s a ...
Reading Eagle

Ask the vet’s pets: Canine tail docking banned in some countries

Dear Daisy Dog: Our German shorthaired pointer has a docked tail. While watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that not one show dog had a docked tail. Why? Daisy responds: Many ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask Dr. Universe: Why do lizards lose their tails?

Our planet is home to all kinds of lizards. Maybe you’ve seen one climbing up the wall, scurrying through the grass or at the pet store. Just the other day, I saw a big green iguana when I visited the ...
Public Opinion

Ask the shelter: Do cats without tails have trouble balancing?

MORE: Ask the shelter: Can I give my cat aspirin? MORE: Ask the shelter: Could my cat's excessive drinking be a sign of diabetes? A: Interesting question and good observation. A cat's tail plays a big ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ASK THE VET: Other nations ban tail docking of dogs because it can cause lasting harm

Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show on television, I noticed that all the show dogs had natural, undocked tails. Why? A: Many countries ...