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.
Unable to Enjoy Normal Activities this Cat will Improve with the Correct Diet Question: Our cat used to be tiny and rambunctious but as he has aged, he has put…
Question: My daughter has a 4-year-old cat, Gus-he weights 24 pounds. She put Gus on Iams low calorie, but he still hasn’t lost any weight. He may be eating the…
Testing Is Less than Reliable. Fear Not for the Positive Cat-Most Never Get Sick. Question: Recently I adopted a wonderful cat from animal control who had developed an upper respiratory…
A contagious disease, that is always disease. Our best success is helping some cats feel OK. Question: My cat Roger is real sick. He’s only about one year old and…
Cats love a warm, cozy spot on cold winter nights. Horrible trauma occurs when the car is started. Question: Our neighbor’s cat got stuck in the fanbelt of his…
Problems develop fast. Learn to correct low blood sugar & hypothermia. Question: My cat just had kittens 2 weeks ago and one died yesterday. I found him off by…
Many different long term symptoms can suggest AIDS. Infected kitties must be handled carefully to allow them to live as long and as well as possible. Question: My cat…
Always a serious sign- move quickly. A thorough exam plus lab work may uncover age related kidney failure-a disease which may be treatable. Question: Our cat Bugsy is 17…
Low potassium causes poor muscle function. Get a thorough health evaluation to rule out other problems. The right supplement will make it right. Question: “Blinken” is my 9 year…