Weekly article archive
The following questions and answers have appeared in my weekly column in the Albuquerque Journal since July, 1996. Each week a new one is added. You'll find information on the physical and behavioral maladies of dogs and cats and a few other species too. I invite you to use the search feature to find the specific answer that you and your pet need.
Frequent dog food changes, gas, & dry flaky skin. This fellow needs a consistent diet. Question: We adopted “Satchmo” a few months ago–he was the featured pup in the…
Read MoreLower priced diets boast comparisons to the better brands, but you won’t get what you don’t pay for. Question: I read an article recently in Consumer Reports that said…
Read MoreA great way to keep a dog occupied & maintain healthy teeth & gums. Question: I have a healthy 3 1/2 year old female Great Dane. She really likes…
Read MoreFine-as long as the pig & the dog aren’t related. Question: I was wondering if pig ears are bad for dogs. Dr. Nichol: I’ve always thought that this…
Read MoreFeed no bones. Eat without your pets. Table food leads to trouble. Question: Our one-year-old female Jack Russell Terrier might have swallowed some fish bones. She seems fine, but…
Read MoreAre you crazy? Dogs & cats don’t eat corn in the wild. They need meat, right? Question: Can animals, dogs and cats, digest corn? I know that in most…
Read MorePrescription diets r/d & w/d make it easy to help your pet keep that slim figure. Question: I have my dog on diet food & he is now @…
Read MoreSecond hand or otherwise this stuff is poison. Question: Hi. My dog, Bruce, is 5 years old. He likes to eat chocolate. I heard that chocolates are toxic to…
Read MoreLow thyroid function is a factor for some obese dogs. Question: We have a 4 year old male whippet (Echo) with a severe weight problem that we have been…
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