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.
First Find Out What’s Causing the Symptoms. Many Older Cats have Manageable Problems; Others have Reached the End Question: I have a cat that is turning 20 years old. We…
Kidney Failure & Hyperthyroidism are Major Concerns Question: My 18 year old cat, Milo, is shrinking. She had a geriatric checkup 6 months ago and all tests were normal, just…
Thorough Diagnostic Work & Careful Treatment Saves Lives Question: Our cat Ginger is 13 or 14 (do you think I’m not protecting him if I use his name?) has lab…
A Thorough Exam is Even More Important than the Vaccinations Question: I have been disappointed with the short visits when I take my 12 year-old kitty for her annual check-up.…
How much should it cost? How sick is that kitty anyway? Question: My cat has had all of his shots plus a recent tapeworm shot. He has been lethargic…
How to Manage the Feeding Frenzy Question: My 4 year old pug is obsessed with food. She turns into the Tasmanian devil. I tried just filling up the bowl and…
It’s Complicated and Risky to try to Duplicate Mother Nature Question: I’ve heard good things about a raw food diet. Are there any negatives to raw food for our cats?…
A Disaster in the Making Question: In your Journal article on July 30th, you comment about people food for dogs. I have a friend who has a “handicap assistance…
If the ingredients match & the analysis looks as good, why pay more? Because you won’t get what you don’t pay for. Question: I read an article in last…