Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories
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ABQJOURNAL VET: No good can come from ticks
Friday, May 15, 2009 No good can come from ticks By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: How do I get rid of a tick infestation, and how bad is it when I have pulled six off me alone in the house in 24 hours? Dr. Nichol: That's bad. We really hate ticks because they carry some horrible ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Cat's tooth woes need attention
Friday, May 08, 2009 Cat's tooth woes need attention By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: We recently took in a stray kitten who is healthy except for her breath. Little Miss Sunshine's halitosis makes it difficult to want cuddle her. Since she's only about 7 months old, her teeth ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Senior dogs need extra care
Friday, May 01, 2009 Senior dogs need extra care By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Older Dogs: House Soiling, Barking, Confusion. Life changes for dogs as they age. They have more dental problems, clouding of the lenses of their eyes, wear and tear of their kidneys and heart valves, and ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Itch has poor cat in misery
Friday, April 24, 2009 Itch has poor cat in misery By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: My cat (13 years old) is biting off his fur on both his front and hind paws down to the skin in four patches. What could cause this? Dr. Nichol: Your boy may be biting his skin because of allergic itching ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Don't let cat soil marriage
Friday, April 17, 2009 Don't let cat soil marriage By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: My cat is 8 years old. I have a huge problem with him peeing on the bed, sides of the couch and carpet. I am fixing to get married, and my fiancé does not want me to bring my cat to his house if he does ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Do your homework for Fetch-apalooza
... for you than others. n We have lots of local experts, many of whom will be at Fetch-apalooza. The Journal's veterinarian columnist, Dr. Jeff Nichol, has a lot of valuable information on his Web site, including how to choose the best puppy or kitten. (Nichol, on training or teaching a pet ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Collie can be trained to hold it
Friday, April 10, 2009 Collie can be trained to hold it By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I have a 22-month-old spayed female collie. When she meets a person for the first time she immediately squats and pees. We thought she would grow out of that embarrassing habit by now. Dr. Nichol ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Dog meds may need tweaking
Friday, April 03, 2009 Dog meds may need tweaking By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I have a 2-year-old Australian shepherd. She was diagnosed with epilepsy last November. She is currently on 6 milliliters of potassium bromide once a day and 60 milligrams of phenobarbital twice a day. Her ...
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ABQjournal: Pets
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 ...
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ABQJOURNAL VET: Cat likely bothered by teeth
Friday, March 27, 2009 Cat likely bothered by teeth By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: My girlfriend and I have befriended a homeless male tabby. He comes by our home for his meals, kind words, a loving pat and attention. Last week, we noticed his little chin is constantly wet. His appetite ...
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