Perhaps you could get an answer from Comcast as to why WGBH Channel 2 will no longer be carried and instead NHPTV Channel 11 will be carried on Channel 2, starting in October? A notice to this appeared in our September bill. (from P.D., by email)

Dear P.D.: This was not a decision made by Comcast. Rather, a new collaboration between NHPTV and WGBH in Boston is the reason for the upcoming changes to the channel lineup.

Because New Hampshire House Bill 113, enacted on July 1, cut from the budget any state funding to public television, which effectively reduced the station's annual income by 30 percent, New Hampshire Public Television became, as it said in a recent press release, an “independent, community-licensed public broadcaster” with most of their funding coming from viewer donations.

The partnership with WGBH is seen by both stations as a positive move for viewers. The stations are working together rather than competing for local viewer-donated funding. They are also coordinating their programming so that shows will air on the same days and at the same times as the national PBS schedule, so check listings because your favorite shows might air at new times.

Effective Oct. 8, NHPTV PRIME will move from your Channel 11 to Channel 2 (HD802/711); NHPTV EXPLORE, now seen on Channel 296 in many locations, will fill the gap on Channel 11 (HD 801/702). Locally produced shows like “Granite State Challenge” and “Windows to the Wild” will still be available to New Hampshire viewers.

In Massachusetts, NHPTV PRIME and NHPTV EXPLORE will be removed from the schedule.

Viewers who now enjoy other WGBH channels, including World (non-fiction and documentaries), Kids (children's shows and family-friendly programming), and Create (lifestyle shows that includes cooking, decorating, and travel), will still be able to watch their round-the-clock programming.

Note that Comcast is the first cable provider to make these changes. Viewers who have different cable providers or who watch over the air via antenna will continue to get WGBH.

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At a recent picnic our gelatin mold melted in the heat. Do you or Choo-Choo have any ideas to prevent this from happening again in the future? (from C.L., Bedford)

Dear C.L.: Choo-Choo the Recipe Genie suggests that you add a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to the gelatin mix for each box of gelatin you use. This will help to keep molded desserts and salads from sagging or melting in the heat.

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BOTTLED WATER CLARIFICATION: J. Culora of the International Bottled Water Association has written to clarify that all bottled water produced and-or sold in the United States is fully regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, noting also that single-serve PET bottles don't contain Bisphenol A.

If you'd like additional information, visitfda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ ucm046894.htm.

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How can I tell if my pets are depressed? They just had a major upheaval when we downsized from a large home to a small condo. Could this affect their temperaments? (from Anne, Hooksett)

Dear Anne: You're right to be concerned. Moving house is one of the biggest causes of pet depression, along with the death of a beloved family member or pet companion, being left alone for long periods, or other stresses in the home.

Possibly your pets aren't eating well. Maybe they're having “accidents” in the house or outside the litter box. Perhaps they are lethargic and don't want to play. If you notice these signs, the first thing to do is have your veterinarian check your little buddies to rule out any health issues.

Once your pets are in their new home, it's a good idea to confine them to one area; this helps them to feel safe and reduces their anxiety. Slowly introduce them to other parts of their new home as they become comfortable with the environment.

Also try to get your cats to play more; entice them with a favorite toy or ball that came from the old house. If your dog seems to be in a funk, take her to a local dog park where she can romp with other animals. An added benefit to this is that you'll meet some of your new neighbors.