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It was quickly up, across and down a walkway that stood several feet above the grass, tearing through curving tunnels, climbing an A-shaped ramp, crossing a teeter-totter and leaping through the air over hurdles.   (Tuesday, July 08, 2008)

Anxious dog needs training
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 is becoming significant. She refuses to put the dog in a crate. I'm worried she'll be evicted once the landlord discovers the extent of the damage.   (Tuesday, July 08, 2008)

Pet foster families give animals a safe place
Imagine nurturing an injured or abandoned dog or cat back to health, then giving it up to an adoptive home.   (Tuesday, July 01, 2008)

Ease dog's knee pain quickly
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? What if the problem occurred to his other legs? He doesn't seem to have pain.   (Tuesday, July 01, 2008)

Compatible companions
Single buff male, loves hiking and fine dining, eager to please, seeks long-term relationship.   (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)

Pets often miserable on July 4th
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-air balloons and construction noise, there are ways to relieve the panic for these wigged-out dogs, but you must start early.   (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)

Princess needs you to have a heart
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Kitten Makes Belen-To-Santa Fe Trip in Car Bumper— and Comes Out Unhurt
At 1 pound, 10 ounces, a tiny gray kitten somehow climbed into the bumper of a Mercury Grand Marquis last week and made it from Belen to Beaver Toyota in Santa Fe.   (Thursday, June 19, 2008)

Author out to shutter puppy mill industry
Jana Kohl is a woman on a mission.   (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)

Puppy protocol
Spike jumps up to greet the visitor.   (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)

Protect wandering cat from neighbor's hostile dogs (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)

Dog Parks Enjoy Building Boom (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)

Diabetic Cats Need Much Care (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)

Ignore the Puppy-Dog Eyes (Tuesday, June 03, 2008)

Leaky Dog May Need Hormones (Tuesday, June 03, 2008)

Compulsive Behaviors Need Serious Treatment (Monday, May 26, 2008)

Use Click-And-Treat System on Scaredy-Cat (Monday, May 19, 2008)

Skin Problems May Be Causing Cat's Scratching (Monday, May 12, 2008)

Vaccinate Your Dogs To Prevent Recurring Giardia (Monday, May 05, 2008)

Licking Can Indicate A Serious Problem in Dog (Monday, April 28, 2008)

Limit Cats (Monday, April 21, 2008)

Putting Beloved Cat To Sleep Is Hard for Humans (Monday, April 14, 2008)

Ticks Can Be Dangerous, Reapply Frontline Drops (Monday, April 07, 2008)

Dogs With Anxiety Need Immediate Treatment (Monday, March 31, 2008)

Bib Keeps Birds Safe From Hunting Kitties (Monday, March 24, 2008)

Dog Doesn (Monday, March 17, 2008)

Rule Out Physical Cause for Cat (Monday, March 03, 2008)

Get Cats Reacquainted Slowly After Big Move (Monday, February 18, 2008)

Dog Should Be Examined for Her Health and Yours (Monday, February 11, 2008)

Watch Carefully to See What Triggers Barking (Monday, February 4, 2008)

Cat Should Be Spayed, Get Heart OK'd by Vet (Monday, January 28, 2008)

Dogs are Not People Too, Treat Them Accordingly (Monday, January 21, 2008)

Cat's Litter Box Accuracy Is Not What It Used to Be (Monday, January 14, 2008)

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1. ABQJOURNAL VET: Anxious dog needs training

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 ...
full story 07/07/08

2. ABQjournal: Pets

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 ...
full story 07/01/08

3. ABQJOURNAL VET: Ease dog's knee pain quickly

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 ...
full story 06/30/08

4. ABQJOURNAL VET: Pets often miserable on July 4th

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 ...
full story 06/23/08

5. ABQJOURNAL VET: Protect wandering cat from neighbor's hostile dogs

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 ...
full story 06/16/08

6. ABQJOURNAL VET: Diabetic Cats Need Much Care

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 ...
full story 06/09/08

7. ABQJOURNAL VET: Leaky Dog May Need Hormones

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 ...
full story 06/02/08

8. ABQJOURNAL VET: Compulsive Behaviors Need Serious Treatment

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 ...
full story 05/25/08

9. ABQJOURNAL VET: Use Click-And-Treat System on Scaredy-Cat

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 ...
full story 05/18/08

10. ABQJOURNAL VET: Skin Problems May Be Causing Cat's Scratching

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 ...
full story 05/11/08

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