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Fireworks can be terrifying for pets
Every holiday brings its own tradition and hoopla, and every holiday brings advice for how to keep your pets safe. Avoid letting the dog eat your Valentine chocolates. Don't let his costume obscure his vision when trick or treating. A lot of it is pure common sense, but animal welfare organizations want to educate or remind pet owners who might not have thought about the dangers of chocolate or Batman masks on a beagle.   (Friday, July 03, 2009)

Foxtails: A scourge on pets
Q: Would you again please warn pet owners of the dangers of “foxtails”? I'm sure you have in previous years but this past mild winter provided the perfect growing conditions for them. We're diligent in keeping our two large dogs out of harm's way.   (Friday, July 03, 2009)

Choosing the right vet requires study
Maybe you just adopted a pet, or maybe you just moved here, or maybe you realize that going to shot clinics, while economical, won't offer enough medical care for your dog or cat. Maybe, you think, you need to find a veterinarian.   (Friday, June 26, 2009)

Socialize pooch carefully
Q: My female boxer, Mocha, is 4 years old. She has been very nervous and scared around strangers since we bought her as a 7-week-old puppy. She trembles and hyperventilates. Socializing her more has not worked. Once she gets to know you, she loves you and will not be scared anymore. Is valerian root safe for dogs?Â�   (Friday, June 26, 2009)

Thuggish cat stirs up trouble
Q: We have four cats, and the youngest one has turned into a bully. He especially torments the other male, who has always been skittish. We put a bell on his neck, we have Feliway diffusers in two rooms, and we have tried putting him in “time out” (small, dark bathroom by himself). Both males are neutered.   (Friday, June 19, 2009)

Volunteers hit the road to save animals
The passengers: two black Labs whose owners in Santa Fe lost their home to foreclosure, a mixed breed found in a Hobbs ditch, filthy and covered with ticks, and maybe 100,000 other dogs across the country, from Connecticut to California.   (Friday, June 19, 2009)

Feed cat before it's too late
Q: Our 13-year-old cat has stopped eating altogether. He has gone from 15 pounds down to 13 in two weeks, so we took him to a local veterinarian. They ran tests and found he had only a small heart murmur, so they put him on Clavamox and Enalapril. He's just wasting away before our eyes.   (Friday, June 12, 2009)

Friendly dog now a beast
Q: I have a very loving dog that I found at 4 weeks old and is now 2 1/2 years old. While as a puppy he was incredibly excited and anxious to play with any new dog, he has shifted into being extremely aggressive. On his daily walks, while he seems really excited at the sight of another dog, as soon as he gets close enough he starts lunging, growling and barking, even if the other dog is completely oblivious. It's making our daily walks a nightmare.   (Friday, June 05, 2009)

Animal Humane educates dogs, owners
Say you get yourself a dog, and when you take it for a walk, the dog pulls and pulls on the leash. You can't make the dog stop, so you stop: no more walks.   (Friday, June 05, 2009)

Canine Celebration Saturday
Games and microchipping for dogs and information for their owners are just some of the events at Saturday's Canine Celebration at Los Ranchos Growers Market.   (Friday, May 29, 2009)

North Valley home is birds' paradise (Friday, May 29, 2009)

Old Lab worn out on walks (Friday, May 29, 2009)

Jimmy the bloodhound is in training (Friday, May 22, 2009)

Itching has cats miserable (Friday, May 22, 2009)

No good can come from ticks (Friday, May 15, 2009)

Pet Refresher (Friday, May 15, 2009)

Dogs train kids while kids train dogs (Friday, May 08, 2009)

Cat's tooth woes need attention (Friday, May 08, 2009)

Senior dogs need extra care (Friday, May 01, 2009)

Rabbits are not casual pets (Friday, May 01, 2009)

Itch has poor cat in misery (Friday, April 24, 2009)

2-legged or 4, there's something for everyone (Friday, April 24, 2009)

Free eye exams for service dogs. (Friday, April 24, 2009)

Aren't they fetching? (Friday, April 24, 2009)

Do your homework for Fetch-apalooza (Friday, April 17, 2009)

Don't let cat soil marriage (Friday, April 17, 2009)

Collie can be trained to hold it (Friday, April 10, 2009)

Animal shelter gets new digs (Friday, April 10, 2009)

Dog meds may need tweaking (Friday, April 03, 2009)

Author gives pet talks at Fetch-apalooza (Friday, April 03, 2009)

Sick puppies can make for costly lesson (Friday, March 27, 2009)

Cat likely bothered by teeth (Friday, March 27, 2009)

Dog may still have hormones (Friday, March 20, 2009)

Animal Humane offers low-cost spays (Friday, March 20, 2009)

Fetch a new friend (Friday, March 20, 2009)

Blockage might be causing vomiting (Friday, March 13, 2009)

Roomie can't get kitty love (Friday, March 06, 2009)

Chickens find an urban home (Friday, March 06, 2009)

Pet magazine editor is a crusader for animals (Friday, February 27, 2009)

Keep dog calm when the bell rings (Friday, February 27, 2009)

Pit bulls often a misunderstood breed (Friday, February 20, 2009)

Sores can signal a deadly disease (Friday, February 20, 2009)

Dog is seeking freedom (Friday, February 13, 2009)

Pet fair aims for 1,000 adoptions (Friday, February 13, 2009)

Cats need places to hide (Friday, February 06, 2009)

Welfare of Greyhounds is Top Concern (Friday, February 06, 2009)

Cat needs diabetes checkup (Friday, January 30, 2009)

Cats get the adoption spotlight (Friday, January 30, 2009)

Limit dogs' time in the sun (Friday, January 23, 2009)

Sanctuary to give greyhounds a home (Friday, January 23, 2009)

Get your puppy trained in a day (Friday, January 16, 2009)

Pets in abuse situations need rescuing (Friday, January 16, 2009)

See the movie, then adopt a dog (Friday, January 16, 2009)

Itchy cat needs to be seen by vet (Friday, January 09, 2009)

Alliance gives houses to outdoor dogs (Friday, January 09, 2009)

Dr. Jeff Nichol

Albuquerque Journal newspaper stories

1. ABQJOURNAL VET: Foxtails: A scourge on pets

Friday, July 03, 2009 Foxtails: A scourge on pets By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: Would you again please warn pet owners of the dangers of “foxtails”? I'm sure you have in previous years but this past mild winter provided the perfect growing conditions for them. We're ...
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2. ABQJOURNAL VET: Socialize pooch carefully

Friday, June 26, 2009 Socialize pooch carefully By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: My female boxer, Mocha, is 4 years old. She has been very nervous and scared around strangers since we bought her as a 7-week-old puppy. She trembles and hyperventilates. Socializing her more has not worked. ...
full story

3. ABQJOURNAL VET: Thuggish cat stirs up trouble

Friday, June 19, 2009 Thuggish cat stirs up trouble By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: We have four cats, and the youngest one has turned into a bully. He especially torments the other male, who has always been skittish. We put a bell on his neck, we have Feliway diffusers in two rooms, and ...
full story

4. ABQJOURNAL VET: Feed cat before it's too late

Friday, June 12, 2009 Feed cat before it's too late By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: Our 13-year-old cat has stopped eating altogether. He has gone from 15 pounds down to 13 in two weeks, so we took him to a local veterinarian. They ran tests and found he had only a small heart murmur ...
full story

5. ABQJOURNAL VET: Friendly dog now a beast

Friday, June 05, 2009 Friendly dog now a beast By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I have a very loving dog that I found at 4 weeks old and is now 2 1/2 years old. While as a puppy he was incredibly excited and anxious to play with any new dog, he has shifted into being extremely aggressive ...
full story

6. ABQJOURNAL VET: Old Lab worn out on walks

Friday, May 29, 2009 Old Lab worn out on walks By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: How can I tell when my black Lab, 12 years old, is becoming overheated on our walks? We walk about 20 minutes daily, about 9 a.m. He seems to pant even during the cool of the morning, and heavy panting after our ...
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7. ABQJOURNAL VET: Canine Celebration Saturday

... and BowWow Blues, will include agility, obedience, rally and dance demonstrations, $15 microchips for cats as well as dogs, Journal columnist Dr. Jeff Nichol answering animal health questions, games, door prizes and information about pet sitting, the American Kennel Club, the canine blood donor program ...
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8. ABQJOURNAL VET: Itching has cats miserable

Friday, May 22, 2009 Itching has cats miserable By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I'm afraid that my cat Cuervo has FHS. When he sees a fly he just runs away from it, starts twitching and bites his back. His brother Whiskey occasionally twitches. Whiskey has small scabs down his spine ...
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9. 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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10. 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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