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.
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-…
Umbilical hernias are common in puppies. Most are insignificant. A few can be dangerous. Question: We have a 10 week old white German Shepherd puppy and I just noticed…
Anal Glands are a common cause of rear end discomfort. It’s usually easy to remedy. Question: Is it an old wife’s tale or a fact that if a dog…
Long toenails make for painful arthritic feet. Black nails are hard to trim safely. Here is the how-to. Question: I’ve recently acquired my deceased mother’s dog. I’m taking her…
Surgical removal is only necessary for field dogs. Question: We recently adopted a 6-month-old German Shepherd-mix puppy from an animal shelter. He is “double dewclawed” on his hind legs. …