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.
Leave out food & water? Friends who visit your home? Expensive kennels? Here’s how to choose. Question: Soon our children will be back in school and our family has…
Read MoreGet Advice from a Reliable Source Question: Conflicting advice for older dogs and parvo vaccination. I’ve recently been advised by a pet supply outlet that my older dogs (8 year…
Read MoreWhat 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 on…
Read MoreWhy that funky body style? Are they all loveable? Question: What are basset hounds good for? Dr. Nichol: That depends on who’s asking and why. Originally Bassets were…
Read MoreThere are several useful tools; each has its place. All are safe if used properly. Question: Do you know of any health problems related to either prong/pinch collars or…
Read MoreCarefully consider the maturity of the primary caretaker before adding a new pet to your home. Question: I’m thinking that a pet is a good way to teach responsibility…
Read MoreThere is a good method to taking it slow & careful. A gentle dog should fit in well-eventually. Question: Five days ago I got a young dog. I already…
Read MoreEven small breed dogs need good manners. Taking a puppy to school gets you both trained-and your lives together get better. Question: We just got a brand new puppy…
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