Friday, November 20, 2009 Exercise, diet best help for old joints By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: I've been giving my 10-year-old Westie glucosamine for her joints, and I take the people version. Can the old girl and I share the same people meds (glucosamine with MSM)?        Dr. Nichol ...
full story 11/19/09

Friday, November 13, 2009 Pooch is adamant naturalist By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: We have an 8-year-old part Shar-Pei, part chow who refuses to go into her dog house. Strangely enough, our last dog (Lab-husky mix) did the same thing. We have provided clean bedding and still she won& ...
full story 11/12/09

Friday, November 06, 2009 Poor cat can't get rid of his itching By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: Our cat, Bob, has several oozy, itchy patches of skin, especially around his head, chin and neck. He's on his second round of antibiotics plus prednisone. Just when the patches start to ...
full story 11/05/09

Friday, November 06, 2009 Canine influenza is no reason to panic By Isabel Sanchez Of the Journal       Canine influenza has been confirmed in New Mexico, but there's no need to panic.        Veterinarians at Petroglyph Animal Hospital say they've found the flu, also known as H3N8, in two dogs ...
full story 11/05/09

Friday, October 30, 2009 Surgery just one option for barkers By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: We are considering moving into a retirement community. My Chihuahua barks a lot. It has been suggested that I have his vocal cords cut. That seems very cruel to me and I am reluctant to have it done ...
full story 10/29/09

Friday, October 23, 2009 Addison's can be managed By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: My 2-year old Labrador retriever has been diagnosed with Addison's disease. I would appreciate your commenting on Addison's, what it is, symptoms to watch for, and treatment. Our Lab is recovering ...
full story 10/22/09

See Fetch! every Friday in your Albuquerque Journal Albuquerque veterinarian Jeff Nichol answers readers' pet-care questions. Search for other columns by Dr. Jeff Nichol. Visit his website at www.drjeffnichol.com Map of ABQ Dog Parks Want a new best friend? Check the classifieds More Pets for Sale ...
full story 10/16/09

Friday, October 16, 2009 In turtles vs. dogs, reptiles are losers By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: I have box turtles, and our toy poodle has caught and chewed on several. Two already died, two survivors I have put Neosporin on the cracks and puncture wounds, a few peeled away outer shell ...
full story 10/15/09

Friday, October 09, 2009 Cat only has eyes for them By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: Help! We are being held hostage by the neighbor's cat — he won't go home. About once a week we crate him and take him home. He stays there until they can't stand his wails. He's back ...
full story 10/08/09

Friday, October 02, 2009 Nippy puppy needs attention By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: Our daughter and her family recently adopted a puppy whose mother is a standard poodle and the father is unknown. She is an outdoor dog and she bites people's legs and ankles when they walk past. One ...
full story 10/01/09