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.

Home Consultation for Storm Phobia

Dr. Nichol

A full home consultation with Dr. Jeff Nichol. Dr. Nichol helps this family address their dog’s fear of storms.

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Missing the litter pan – bad aim?

litter box

Question: I recently adopted a 1 1/2-year-old cat. She’s as sweet as can be but she defecates just outside the cat box on the floor so I named her Lou.…

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Sudden summertime ear pain? Foxtail In A Dog’s Ear

foxtails

Know what to do, when to act when a dog or cat gets foxtails stuck in their ear canal.

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Fireworks phobia – What works, what to avoid

fireworks

Is everybody ready for earsplitting blasts? Mick, the Nichol family Border collie will do OK; he knows his folks will be on duty. There are pure bred and mixed dogs,…

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Are Thundershirts Helpful for Dogs who Fear Fireworks & Storms?

thunderstorm

Dr. Nichol addresses a letter in which a dog owner asks about the effectiveness of “Thunder Shirts” on dogs who fear storms and loud noises.

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Help this long-suffering sweet cat

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Question: A year ago I emailed you about Amber, my female cat. She had an ear mite infection and severely scratched the right side of her head. The veterinarian gave…

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Fireworks Freak-Out

fireworks

There will be a whole lot of scared pets this weekend. It’s hard enough if they tremble and hide but some panic and escape the yard in search of safety…

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A fly in your lunch? Bon Appetit!

insect

Question:
I know that AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) has accepted a certain kind larva as an approved ingredient in pet diets. What are your thoughts about insect-based food formulations as an alternative protein source?

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July 4th Aerial Bombardment – How to protect a noise phobic pet.

VetQandA

  Jeff Nichol, DVM, has a plan to get your pets ready for a LOUD Fourth & beating the heat of summer.

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