A night out on the town enjoying delicious food with great friends is a recipe for a memorable evening. Though such nights can unfold organica…
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Dr. Doug, I read your book “The Vet at Noah’s Ark.” I was fascinated by the story of the girl that lost her spleen and the doctors told her to…
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Seed packets containing seeds for a multitude of herbs and flowers were planted by two eager gardeners in pots on the cement patio behind my a…
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Dr. Doug, I have an odd question for you. We have two dogs, a male and a female. Lately whenever my female dog pees in the yard, the area wher…
Watermelon, strawberries, corn and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don’t forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple.
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Family game nights are a great way to get everyone off their devices and around the table. The educational toys and play firm Scholar’s Choice…
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Y’all know I love listening to the folks who bike or walk past my porch. Snatches of conversations float on the breezes, partial observations …
Dr. Doug, We frequently have manatees visiting our canal. Unfortunately, I live next to a vacation rental home. Although I get it, whenever th…
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The other day I was in the supermarket, just starting my shopping. My cart was filled with flowers. As I passed another shopper, he casually c…
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