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Albuquerque veterinarian Jeff Nichol answers readers' pet-care questions.
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Anxious dog needs training By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: Whenever my aged mother's dog is left alone, it chews the wood framing the windows, the doors and the drywall, badly damaging them. The dog is at home with her all day. She rents her house and the damage ...
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07/07/08
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 LOST A PET? Check the Classified Ads for More Lost and ...
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07/01/08
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Ease dog's knee pain quickly By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: We have an 18-month-old half Chihuahua-half Pomeranian who is holding his rear leg up when walking or running. The vet says he needs surgery to keep his “knee-joint” from “popping out.” Is there an alternative ...
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06/30/08
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Pets often miserable on July 4th By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Fireworks? It's more like fearworks for some pets. Don't wait until your hyperventilating dog is frantically trying to cram herself under the bed to help her out. Similar to fear of thunder, hot ...
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06/23/08
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Protect wandering cat from neighbor's hostile dogs By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: I have several cats and two dogs. Not long ago, a young neighborhood cat went through our backyard into the yard next door and was attacked by their dogs. He died in my arms on ...
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06/16/08
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Diabetic Cats Need Much Care By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: Please write about feline diabetes and its management. Every owner I meet has been told something different by his/her vet. Food is a biggy, but what brands? Wet? Dry? Carbs versus protein? What types of ...
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06/09/08
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 Leaky Dog May Need Hormones By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal We adopted an adult female lab mix last year. She is a GREAT dog. Her issue is that she leaks urine while sleeping. She will go several months without doing this. What could her problem be? Dr. Nichol: Nocturnal ...
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06/02/08
Monday, May 26, 2008 Compulsive Behaviors Need Serious Treatment By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Pacing, tail chasing, sky gazing, flank sucking, fly snapping and other odd behaviors are more than disruptive; they steal the life from affected dogs. These compulsive habits (they are called ...
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05/25/08
Monday, May 19, 2008 Use Click-And-Treat System on Scaredy-Cat By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal PET CARE: Q: In March we got a 2-year-old cat from the Humane Society for my mom (age 83). He is friendly, inquisitive, loves to be petted, follows Mom around like a puppy, but he does not like to ...
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05/18/08
Monday, May 12, 2008 Skin Problems May Be Causing Cat's Scratching By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal Q: My cat goes crazy at night scratching and biting at her back and hindquarters. My vet took blood, checking her thyroid, but all was OK so they suspect a skin condition. We tried a shot ...
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05/11/08