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Keep Clothes Dryers Off-Limits to Cats

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Your story is tragic and a warning to all.

We must always be mindful, especially with cats, to keep dryer and front-loading washer doors closed. Also, check the clothes in case the cat jumped in while you weren't looking.

Dear Dr. Fox:

I've been told that the current thinking among some veterinary professionals is to discourage continuing vaccinations, booster shots, etc., throughout a dog's life.

I have a healthy Great Dane that just turned 4. She had all the vaccinations deemed necessary -- rabies, parvovirus, etc. -- until she was 2 years old and has had none since. Which shots should we keep up with, and to what age?

I had another Great Dane that had no shots after age 5 and that lived to be 12.

-- T.C.E.


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