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Albuquerque veterinarian Jeff Nichol answers readers' pet-care questions.

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Make your puppy feel safe
Q: I have a German shepherd-husky mix that is 9 weeks old. She does fairly well when out on walks but she becomes quite fearful of barking dogs and pulls on the lead. When I try to correct this behavior (making sudden turns), she pulls more. She will eventually calm down when we get farther away. But as soon as she gets into the backyard, she will almost attack me and bite and jump rather aggressively. She scares me. Is she attempting to take the dominant role? What can I do differently?   (Friday, September 05, 2008)

Microchipping can save a lost pet's life
Steven Stacy had done this before: left his German short-haired pointer Dieter for a long weekend, inside the walled yard with a self-feeding dish, a kennel and a neighbor to watch over him.   (Friday, September 05, 2008)

Mobile pet services come to Fido, Fluffy at home
Let's face it, Spot and Whiskers know when you're taking them to the vet. The whining, the yelps and the desperate meows all the way to the doctor's office make the trip quite a production whenever it's time to go to the v-e-t. (Yes, they know what you're talking about, even when you spell it.)   (Friday, August 29, 2008)

Bring cats together slowly
Q: Our cat, Stella, was 7 last year when I brought my late mother's cat, Patches, age 10, into our home. Patches growls at Stella until Stella chases her. They “yell” at each other and exchange paws in the air. Usually they stay in separate areas by choice, but when my husband and I are home there's friction. What can we do?   (Friday, August 29, 2008)

Pets can Donate Blood, Too
It doesn't take Lassie-like heroics for pets to save a life. In fact, in just a few hours every two months, K9s and felines can save many of their furry friends with a simple blood transfusion.   (Monday, August 25, 2008)

Remedy for fleas irritating
Q: I have noticed that when I apply Frontline or Biospot to my 25-pound terrier mix, he becomes somewhat agitated for awhile. Maybe he doesn't like the smell, or is he allergic? Do you have comments on the new oral flea/tick medication?   (Friday, August 22, 2008)

Woman answers calling to help animals
Kathy Runk's epiphany came as she was tending to animals at an emergency shelter in Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina.   (Friday, August 15, 2008)

Ease the scaredy out of cat
Most cats are relaxed and in control when life is predictable. But a surprise that causes one scared kitty to run and hide may trigger an aggressive reaction in another. Either way, be careful. Butt in when feline emotions are running high and your body could suffer collateral damage.   (Friday, August 15, 2008)

Group needs help with 'miracle' dog
Charcoal, someone said, is a dog whose issues don't get her down.   (Tuesday, August 05, 2008)

It's hard to make raw work
Q: I've heard good things about a raw food diet. Are there any negatives to raw food for our cats?   (Tuesday, August 05, 2008)

  • Keeping Polly Healthy; Basics in Parrot Care  (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)
  • Maintenance is high — but so is return  (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)
  • Feathered friends are smart, talky and make fine pets   (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)
  • Dog with wobbler's needs doc  (Tuesday, July 29, 2008)
  • Bladder issues not infection  (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)
  • Camping trips are great for bonding with your dog, but take some precautions  (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)
  • Working like dogs  (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)
  • Dry eyes can be managed  (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)
  • Agility competition puts dogs to the test  (Tuesday, July 08, 2008)
  • Anxious dog needs training  (Tuesday, July 08, 2008)
  • Pet foster families give animals a safe place  (Tuesday, July 01, 2008)
  • Ease dog's knee pain quickly  (Tuesday, July 01, 2008)
  • Compatible companions  (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)
  • Pets often miserable on July 4th  (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)
  • Princess needs you to have a heart  (Tuesday, June 24, 2008)
  • Kitten Makes Belen-To-Santa Fe Trip in Car Bumper— and Comes Out Unhurt  (Thursday, June 19, 2008)
  • Author out to shutter puppy mill industry  (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)
  • Puppy protocol  (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)

    Dr. Jeff Nichol

    452 matches: Newest at Top (Duplicate stories may occur if content appeared in multiple sections)

    1. ABQJOURNAL VET: Make your puppy feel safe

    Friday, September 05, 2008 Make your puppy feel safe By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: I have a German shepherd-husky mix that is 9 weeks old. She does fairly well when out on walks but she becomes quite fearful of barking dogs and pulls on the lead. When I try to correct this behavior (making ...
    full story 09/04/08

    2. ABQJOURNAL VET: Bring cats together slowly

    Friday, August 29, 2008 Bring cats together slowly By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: Our cat, Stella, was 7 last year when I brought my late mother's cat, Patches, age 10, into our home. Patches growls at Stella until Stella chases her. They “yell” at each other and exchange ...
    full story 08/28/08

    3. ABQJOURNAL VET: Remedy for fleas irritating

    Friday, August 22, 2008 Remedy for fleas irritating By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Q: I have noticed that when I apply Frontline or Biospot to my 25-pound terrier mix, he becomes somewhat agitated for awhile. Maybe he doesn't like the smell, or is he allergic? Do you have comments on the ...
    full story 08/21/08

    4. ABQJOURNAL BIZ: Think carefully about all the costs involved in owning an animal

    ... , obedience school, pet insurance? Studded leather collar? Scratching post/condo? Monogrammed down bed? Halloween costume?         Veterinarian Jeff Nichol, who writes a column for Tuesday's Journal, said one survey found pet owners fall into three groups.         "People who see them as children ...
    full story 08/16/08

    5. ABQJOURNAL VET: Ease the scaredy out of cat

    Friday, August 15, 2008 Ease the scaredy out of cat By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal       Most cats are relaxed and in control when life is predictable. But a surprise that causes one scared kitty to run and hide may trigger an aggressive reaction in another. Either way, be careful. Butt in when ...
    full story 08/14/08

    6. ABQJOURNAL VET: It's hard to make raw work

    Tuesday, August 05, 2008 It's hard to make raw work By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal           Q: I've heard good things about a raw food diet. Are there any negatives to raw food for our cats?         Dr. Nichol: In principle it's fine; cats are true carnivores. They don't need to ...
    full story 08/04/08

    7. ABQJOURNAL VET: Dog with wobbler's needs doc

    Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Dog with wobbler's needs doc By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal           Q: Otto, our 2-year-old male non-neutered German shepherd, was diagnosed with wobbler's disease. The vet said he was not bad enough for surgery, but how we can make Otto's life a better one ...
    full story 07/28/08

    8. ABQJOURNAL VET: Bladder issues not infection

    Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Bladder issues not infection By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal        Q: Axon was rescued from a shelter at 4 weeks of age. He is a skittish cat. Noises startle him. I noticed his repeat visits to the litter box with little urine output and one with blood tinge. The vet took ...
    full story 07/21/08

    9. ABQJOURNAL VET: Dry eyes can be managed

    Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Dry eyes can be managed By Dr. Jeff Nichol For the Journal        Q: We adopted the cutest little dog from a shelter. She was a mess — matted, fleas and smelly. The vet said she was virtually blind — something about not enough tears as a puppy. We love our little ...
    full story 07/14/08

    10. 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

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