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.

Beer Drinking for Dogs

Safe in Small Amounts, it can Damage the Health of a Trusting Dog Question: My 5-year-old male lab/shepherd cross “Q ” has picked up beer drinking. He sits next to…

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Cataracts-Hereditary

Surgical Approaches to Correction in a Miniature Schnauzer   Question: My miniature schnauzer will be 5, and has congenital cataracts (knew she had something wrong the first few days of…

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Grapes are Dangerous

Kidney Damage can be Permanent Question: I read in the ABQ Journal that frozen grapes are a good summer snack for dogs. I’ve been giving them to my dog and…

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Eye Discharge

Extra eyelashes can cause discharge & damage the eyes.   Question: I have a wonderful little female Bichon Frise.  She has these really bad leaky eyes that turn the hair…

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Health Risks of Sharing Food with a Dog

Intestinal Parasites can be a Major Human Health Risk Question: Can you get sick or contract a disease from sharing things, for example a Popsicle or letting them lick your…

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Eyes: Uneven Pupils

It may be normal, or maybe not. Get a good physical exam.   Question: We have recently acquired a new cat to our household. She is an odd eyed white.…

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Older Lab Struggling on Summertime Walks

Disorder of the Larynx may be at Fault Question: How can I tell when my black lab, 12 years old, is becoming overheated on our walks?  We walk about 20…

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The Third Eyelid

Third Eyelids can be visible with stress, infection, or foreign material. A good exam is important & essential.   Question: I must say that I am very worried about my…

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Summer Heat

Know How to Avoid Serious Risk & What to do in an Emergency Most of us have enough sense not to leave a dog in a hot car, but our…

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