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.
This is a beautiful story of the love taught by a cat named Ugly. It reminds me of why pets are so profoundly important in our lives. Everyone in…
Read MoreOften Difficult to Diagnose & Treat, Cushing’s is fairly Common Question: I lost a 9-yr-old Boston Terrier to Cushing’s disease. What is that? Could I have done something to save…
Read MoreHere is how to Train to Eliminate Anywhere Question: We adopted a puppy in March at 3 months old. We had no problem house training Duke. The problem is he…
Read MorePoorly functioning adrenal glands produce low amounts of the body’s cortisol. Learn the signs of this disease. Also know how to recognize trouble with medication dosages. Question: My 5…
Read MoreCaretaker has no $ for Dog’s Expensive Eye Medication Question: I hope you will remind your readers about the importance of making provisions for their beloved pets should they die…
Read MoreCursed with funky, misshapen vertebrae, Bulldog tails can plug the anus. Question: Help! My bulldog has screwtail. I’d never heard of such a thing. What do I do? …
Read MoreVibrissae Help Animals Feel their Environment Question: Dogs have warts on their jaw or under their chin or both. They seem to have inherited these from their wolf ancestors. What…
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