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.
Cats & dogs are different species with very different needs. Poor health can result from the wrong diet. Question: Our 8 month old Pomeranian – dachshund sure enjoys eating…
Read MoreThere is no way to stop plant eating. Give the gift that keeps on giving: a Catnip Garden. Question: We have an 8 year old purebred Manx who seems…
Read MoreGradual change to a high fiber low fat diet is safe & effective. Question: I have a special problem with my cat “Tigger”. He is fat. But I don’t…
Read MoreProtect his Kidneys; Try Tough Love Question: My mother took in a throw away dog. He will eat only table scraps and cat food. When she first got him he…
Read MoreFrequent 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…
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