My Pet World: Shelter dog's odd behavior could indicate health problems

These reader questions were answered at the conference of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) last month in Warwick, R.I. Learn more about the group at iaabc.org.

Rockville caps investigation with a 90K price tag

ROCKVILLE - The City’s current contract with Saul Ewing is capped at $90,000 to perform an investigation of “various workplace and personnel matters,” according to documentation provided by the City Attorney’s Office.

Vintage guitar dealer doesn't mind getting permits but hates the cumbersome process

Federal officials can use the serial number of this Martin guitar (00-42) to determine that it was made in 1902. It’s exempt from most federal and international laws banning the trade of products from endangered species because it was made before those laws were enacted.

Dr. Karen Becker: 10 Ways to Be a Mistake-Proof Pet Owner

Your chances of having a long-lasting, wonderful relationship with a pet increase dramatically when you give serious thought to the type of animal that best suits you.

Feds dismiss UN envoy's findings on hunger, poor diets

Federal ministers are scoffing at the findings of a United Nations right-to-food envoy who blasted Canada for tolerating inequality and lack of access to nutritious diets among its poor and First Nation citizens.