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.
A Thorough Diagnostic Workup is Essential for Life Question: My 7-year-old Akita mix has started drinking a lot of water. He was tested for diabetes and Cushing’s and results were…
Often 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…
Poorly 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…
Cursed 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? …
Severe flea infestations can cause blood loss anemia. Shock & death are a big risk. Question: I have a small dog who has been passing out! She comes out…
Pets, without question, feel pain just as we do. Better pet hospitals treat & prevent pain. Question: I have often wondered about cats and dogs and pain, especially when…
Hidden problems like joint pain, organ disease, & thyroid trouble can be found with lab testing. Proper treatment can improve life quality & life expectancy. Question: My 14 year…
Wounded, bleeding tails are a miserable mess. Here are some answers. Question: I have a small problem with my chocolate Labrador. Her tail at the end is hairless and…
It’s fatal in 50% of dogs who have it. It must be treated quickly & aggressively Question: What is done to treat Hemolytic Anemia? My 9 year old Airedale-…