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.
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. …
What do they really need & what’s unnecessary. Question: My kids and my wife and I have decided that we want to have a pet but we can’t agree…