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.
Dogs are the best trainers. Here’s how you can be the trainer. Teach your dog to eat dog food. Question: I really enjoy the light and amusing style in…
Heinz Body Anemia Results from Onion Powder in Many Baby Foods. Question: My kitty’s special treat is one half jar of meat baby food every morning. I have heard that…
Cats are Carnivores. They need a Balanced Diet with Meat. Question: I’ve been told about a vegetarian diet that is available for cats. I am thinking of putting my cat…
Elderly cats who fail to eat may have serious illness. But we can help many. Question: We have a 20 year old female cat. She will not eat canned…
Give Dogs a Structure for Eating Dog Food Question: I’ve tried to find a dog food that will satisfy both of my Chihuahuas but haven’t been successful. As a last…
What’s good, What’s junk, Why it matters Question: For most of my cat’s 12 years she would only eat canned food. She got cat acne and our vet suggested…
Variety is the spice of life-but cats can get gas & diarrhea. Pick a good diet & stay the course. Question: I live alone and my cat is my…
Kitties love milk-But it’s not part of a balanced diet-Unless you’re a calf Question: I am in first grade and have an assignment that is asking why cats like…
Preventable with Medications, a Diagnosis is still Essential Question: I have a 15 year old terrier cross. She is very healthy, however the last time I had her teeth cleaned,…