Answering Readers' Pet Questions

Posted by Mia Carter Oct 1, 2008

Answering readers' pet questions is one of my favorite parts of working as a pet writer and from now on, I'll be answering peoples' pet questions in a new way: I'll create a blog entry as a reply to readers' questions on an as-needed basis.

I have lots of information to share, and I'm more than happy to give whatever information I can to readers who are looking for answers to a more specific question. Thus far, I've been answering pet questions in one of two ways. For good general questions that I've failed to address in an article thus far, I'll write a new article. And for more specific questions, I've been posting an answer in the form of a comment at the bottom of the article where the question was originally posted.

Unfortunately, I've seen the same question getting asked in the comments under three or four different articles, so it appears that the information isn't being found by those who need it. I've noticed that the comment threads have become very long on some articles, making it difficult for readers to pick through to find the information they're seeking. So to aid in organization and to make information easier for readers to locate, I will summarize questions and provide answers and resources in the form of a blog entry instead of answering in the form of a reply comment. I will do my best to provide information in a timely manner, as I understand that time is of the essence in many situations involving our pets.

So, I encourage readers to continue to share their thoughts, experiences, and questions on all of my articles. And as soon as I have an answer to a reader's question, I will post the URL of the related blog entry in a reply comment in order to direct visitors to the correct spot.

I look forward to reading everyone's comments, experiences, and questions. And hopefully, this new system for answering readers' questions will make it easier for current and future readers to locate useful pet information on Suite101's Pet Care section.

And don't forget - you can also sign up for my article feed so you'll receive alerts each time I add new and useful pet care articles.

Have a pet question? Send your questions to Mia.Carter@Suite101.com

Disclaimer: I have extensive experience in caring for animals, including sick and special needs animals, but I am not a veterinarian. I can provide information and advice based on research and my many years of experience with pet care and training, but it's not a substitute for seeking medical attention from a veterinarian.