Pet Talk: The family pet needs dental care, too
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 6:00am
Dental issues are extremely common in pets, and they often cause significant pain.
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Dear Abby: Man's youthful appearance doesn't sit well at home
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 6:00am
DEAR ABBY: My husband is 76 but doesn’t look a day over 60. He has a full head of hair with little graying, no facial wrinkles, and he’s fairly fit.
Get It Growing: Valentine's Day reminds gardeners to prune roses
Fri, 02/06/2026 - 6:00am
Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for us gardeners, that’s a good thing — because this holiday serves as a reminder that it’s time to prune many of the roses we grow here in Louisiana.
Dear Abby: Treatment of elderly mother raises couple's hackles
Fri, 02/06/2026 - 6:00am
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for 30 years. Unfortunately, my wife’s family (two older sisters and her mother, who is 97) have rejected not only me, but now my wife.
Pet Talk: Help your pets cope with stress
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 6:00am
Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of whi