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.
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By Dr. Jeff Nichol Second in a series Politicians vie for our attention and, for very different reasons, so can dogs, especially if they catch us looking. Decide what you…
By Dr. Jeff Nichol Panting, pacing, licking, pesky – you’re not alone. Our dogs do the same things when they get wiggy. Anxiety is more than miserable; left uncontrolled it…
By Dr. Jeff Nichol First in a series Human relationships can start out really well, but then go sideways. Is there something wrong with us if we don’t get along…
By Dr. Jeff Nichol Dogs and cats who are frightened or try to bite at the doctor’s office are at serious risk. Without medical care they face unnecessary illness or…
Question: Bob is our orange tabby kitten we got from a rescue home. He’s 6 months old now and is a really sweet guy but he always has pus and…
By Dr. Jeff Nichol It’s so upsetting getting bitten by a dog you love. Should you punish? What happens when the trust is lost? Maybe another home would be better…
Question: I discovered that Rocky (5 month old Jack Russell) is growing his adult canine teeth however his baby teeth are not coming out. Will they come out on their…
By Dr. Jeff Nichol Some dogs have excellent manners in the car. Others? Not so much. Drooling, vomiting, barking, rambunctious canine travel companions need help. YOU need help.