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.

Albuquerque Journal Article – Pugnacious Feline Pests

A ScareCrow will Prevent Intrusions by Neighbor Cats        Question: I have a spayed female cat who mostly stays indoors and but likes to go out in the evenings. There are…

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Dr. Nichol’s Blog – Pugnacious Feline Pests – A ScareCrow will Prevent Intrusions by Neighbor Cats

A ScareCrow will Prevent Intrusions by Neighbor Cats Question: I have a spayed female cat who mostly stays indoors and but likes to go out in the evenings when it…

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Albuquerque Journal Article – Picking the Greatest Puppy for Your Life

choosing the greatest puppy for your life

Picking the Greatest Puppy for Your Life Sharing your life with a great dog is like any important relationship. Start out on the right paw and everybody has a shot…

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Dr. Nichol’s Video – Picking the Greatest Puppy for Your Life

Sharing your life with a great dog is a lot like any important relationship. Social skills matter.  Behavioral research understands this. Puppies do better in life if they stay with…

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Albuquerque Journal Article – Lions & Tigers & Hot Air Balloons – Oh My!

Phobia of Celestial Assault Balloons Fiesta is fun for us, but it’s not much of a party for pets who freak-out from those cosmic monsters leering and looming over them.…

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Dr. Nichol’s Podcast – Freaked out by Strangers & Sick when Alone

The Mind-Body Connection is Big Lulu is a really sweet female Australian cattle dog and she’s mighty cute too. She’s 2 years old and she’s a big girl, weighing in…

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Albuquerque Journal Article – Diabetic Cat has Off Days

Careful Evaluation & Dosing are Critical to Success Question: I have a 14-year-old diabetic cat. She was healthy and stable; her insulin (glargine) dose was 1.5 units. About a month…

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Dr. Nichol’s Blog – Children & When the Dog Bites

Kindness – on everybody’s part – is a key ingredient. In my work I see life lessons on the power of kindness every day. A few months ago a little…

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Albuquerque Journal Article – Freaked-out by Strangers & Sick when Alone

The Mind-Body Connection is Worth Investing Lulu is a sweet, 2 year old Australian cattle dog. She was adopted from a shelter just 2 months before she and I met.…

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