Posts Tagged ‘dog’
Media – Leaky Girl Dogs
Simple Oral Medication Ends Bed Wetting Question: I have a 3 year old blue heeler female. She is house trained. Lately in the evening just after her supper while she…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Pesky, Jumping Up – Get Down!
Does your dog fling himself at you? At visitors? Is he all over you like a cheap suit when you’re trying to relax? Establish boundaries with kindness – and get…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Rambunctious, mouthy, wild puppy
Yell? Spray? Teach? Yelling and jerking a leash hurt the heart. Some puppy parents are advised to hit a mouthing/nipping puppy on the nose. But punishment may trigger fear and…
Read MoreMedia – Less Urine in Heart Failure
Find out How Question: I have an 11 year old Yorkie, Luca. He has heart murmurs and takes 2 diuretics. He’s been stable for a couple of years. The diuretics…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy crying, barking, chewing
Dogs of any age who struggle with Separation Anxiety are miserable – and so are their people. Incessant barking disturbs neighbors; frantic attempts to escape can damage your home. You…
Read MoreMedia – Senior Dog Behavior Changes
To Help: Find Out Why Question: About 6 months ago, our 15 year old Shih Tzu developed a new fear. We think he may have sun downer syndrome. Late afternoon…
Read MoreMedia – Pain in the Rear
It’s a Dog Thing Question: I have a 5 year old female Pomeranian, who was expressed yesterday. She is still whipping her head around to get to her bum. She…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Journal Article – Stinking, Balding Bulldog
Secondary Infection can cause Misery & Wreak Havoc Question: My bulldog is 9 years old and losing hair. Her skin is dry and it smells bad. Her ears have gooey…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Journal Article – Debarking to End Barking?
Improve Life to End Complaining Question: Do you do debarking or bark softening? I have about a 20# Sheltie. Dr. Nichol: I’ve considered debarking a few people (politicians, mostly) but…
Read MoreUrine Marking
Crowding & Political Stress Question: Why does my 3 year old neutered male toy poodle Jack urine mark in the house? He is house trained and goes outside. I also…
Read MoreBeagle Struggling with Heart Disease
Reevaluate Diagnosis & Treatment for Best Results Question: My 5 year old beagle has a grade 4 heart murmur. She is on 3 medications: furosemide, enalapril, and spironolactone. Do all…
Read MoreWhich Dog is Urine Soiling?
Check first for Bladder Disease Question: I read with great interest (and often amusement) your weekly column. I have two female Llaso Apsos. They are sisters and are ten years…
Read MoreBalloon Phobia
Avoidance & Antianxiety Treatments Question: Help! My dog is terribly afraid of hot air balloons, causing him to bark uncontrollably. The occasional balloon I could deal with, but my home…
Read MoreCanine Distemper Spreading Fast
Vaccination is Critically Important Veterinarians in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas have seen a significant uptick in canine distemper cases. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona in Tucson had so…
Read MoreBarking when Alone a Sign of Separation Distress
Food Toys can make a Difference Question: We have a 9 year old Shih Tzu that has started barking when we leave her alone. We leave the TV on, give…
Read MorePuppy Eats Tortoise Poop
Disgusting but most likely Harmless Question: Our large back yard is shared by our Russian tortoise and our 5 pound (11 month old puppy) poodle. As soon as “Tortie” came…
Read MoreDefensive Aggression toward Strangers
Teach Improved Behavior with Gentle Guidance Question: I just got a dog that was free. He is overly aggressive plus I think he was mistreated. He responds to me but…
Read MoreDietary Treatment for Kidney Failure gets a Major Boost
Leash in hand, we blissfully soak up the sun on a healthy walk while our dogs are busy cavorting and scavenging for scraps of, well, maybe we don’t want to…
Read MoreNon-Drug Arthritis Treatments for Dogs
Life is Short; Do Whatever it Takes Question: I have an 8 year old mixed breed (old yeller, lab looking beauty) with arthritis in her right ankle. It swells up…
Read MoreFear Aggression toward Visitors
Forget Punishment; Guests mean Good Things Happen Question: We have an 8 month old mix breed dog who is timid but aggressive. We have had her since she was 8…
Read MoreParalysis of a Dog’s Face
Idiopathic Facial Paralysis is a Lifelong Condition Question: One of my tenants has a heartbreaking situation with her precious 8 year old golden retriever mix. Half of the dog’s face…
Read MoreVeterinary Fees Cause Pet Owner Angst
Ask Questions & Make Informed Choices Question: I am writing to you to vent my frustration toward the excessive fees charged by veterinarians. We took our pet for a routine…
Read MoreLick Wounds on Front Legs of Dogs
GI Disease Underlies Most Question: My dog recently had a lick granulomas removed by laser. He was placed in an e-collar. When I take off the collar for him to…
Read MoreKennel Cough
Usually contracted in boarding or grooming establishments, it can be tough to manage. We can help but it always runs its course. Question: As an owner of three dogs,…
Read MoreWhy Dogs Are Destructive
It’s always the most loving dogs who damage their homes when left alone, causing their people tremendous angst. How could your smart and strongly-bonded best friend, who worships the ground…
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