The Knoxonomist

“Dear Knoxonomist, My neighbor is threatening to sue me saying she slipped and fell after stepping in dog poo she believes to be from my dog. What should I do?” — Roger Dear Roger, The Knoxonomist is exceptionally fond of his canine
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Digital Surveillance

“Seems like no matter where I am or what I am doing, I am never really alone. Is it true that my conversations are being monitored? Every comment I make seems to reappear as an ad on my personal device. Is there any way to avoid this
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And We’re Off

Pre-planning is key to traveling well with your furry friend As summer looms, let’s talk about vacation plans and how our four-legged members of the family fit in. As you pre-plan for your trips, reach out to any hotel you are
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On Good Behavior

For successful socialization, the trick is starting young Many pet owners resist going to dog parks for fear of their own dog misbehaving. So what is dog park etiquette? We all have to remember that none of our dogs will be reading this
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The Knoxonomist

I just caught my 14-year-old son playing Minecraft while an animated GIF of himself attended his remote class! He’s losing interest, not turning in his assignments, and quite honestly, I’ve tried everything. What’s next, boarding school?
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Toy Joy

Pets love to play and it’s up to us to keep them safe Now that the holidays are over, make sure that all those toys your pet happily received over the holidays are both safe and fun. For dogs, make sure that the toy has no parts that
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The Knoxonomist

"I’m the parent of a 6-year-old who’s worried whether Santa Claus will be able to deliver toys on Christmas Eve. What would you suggest I tell him?" -- Holly Dear Holly, The Knoxonomist knows Santa will be up against some tough odds
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Your Pet’s Vet

What to consider when choosing veterinary care The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better gift to give your pet than proper veterinary care. Pets can’t tell you in words when they feel bad so you need to be prepared when the
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Irritating Allergies

Humans don’t have a lock on annoying symptoms Oh my! It’s allergy season again for Rugby, my toy poodle. It manifests as incessant licking of his paws, and I find saliva pools on furniture and bedding. My wife finds it quite
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