Animal Doctor: Latest Column & Archive

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How to repel bugs and biting flies
Protecting pets from biting insects; possible causes of an itchy face; acid reflux in dogs; fish can post health hazards for humans and animals.
 
Animal Doctor: Bald spots and hot spots
(Universal Uclick, August 16, 2012; 11:38 AM)
 
Cat is perfect, except for lacking a purr
(Universal Uclick, May 3, 2012; 2:57 PM)
 
Instead of euthanasia, a long and happy life
(Universal Uclick, April 19, 2012; 11:01 AM)
 
Move the litter box and give cat some privacy
(Universal Uclick, April 12, 2012; 5:22 PM)
 
Dogs born to be wild, not caged all day long
(Universal Uclick, April 5, 2012; 12:25 PM)
 
Timid cat is bullied by three housemates
(Universal Uclick, April 5, 2012; 12:25 PM)
 
Change in dog’s behavior: Thyroid dysfunction?
(Universal Uclick, March 2, 2012; 10:41 AM)
 
When two cats fight like cats and dogs
(Universal Uclick, February 22, 2012; 8:14 PM)
 
Dr. Fox: Fat cat needs homemade food, more play
(Universal Uclick, February 15, 2012; 12:17 PM)
 
How to arrange play dates for reluctant cats
(Universal Uclick, February 8, 2012; 4:25 PM)
 
Tame foxes not recommended as pets
(Universal Uclick, February 1, 2012; 3:44 PM)
 
Teaching a cat not to scratch what it shouldn’t
(Universal Uclick, January 26, 2012; 11:08 AM)
 
Young cat with unidentified wasting disease is a veterinary challenge
(Universal Uclick, January 19, 2012; 11:30 AM)
 
Asthma in cats calls for some sleuthing
(Universal Uclick, January 13, 2012; 4:46 PM)
 
When veterinary treatment becomes too costly
(Universal Uclick, January 13, 2012; 4:41 PM)
 
Animal Doctor: Maintaining a very old cat’s quality of life
(Universal Uclick, January 13, 2012; 4:33 PM)
 
Animal Doctor: Cat siblings different as night and day
(Universal Press, September 23, 2011; 2:25 PM)
 
Dr. Fox: Poodle’s not blind to her reflection
(Universal Press, September 20, 2011; 7:26 AM)
 
Animal Doctor
(Universal Press, September 20, 2011; 7:26 AM)
 
Animal Doctor: Dog’s sudden death leads to guilt, confusion
(Universal Press, September 20, 2011; 7:17 AM)
 
Toilet training not recommended for cats
(United Media, June 2, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Treating inflammatory bowel disease in dogs
(United Media, May 26, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Beagle has adverse reaction to new type of distemper vaccine
(United Media, May 12, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Animal Doctor: A home-prepared diet can help cure many ills
(United Media, May 5, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Regular dental checkups crucial for pets
(The Washington Post, April 28, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Bloated Yorkie needs low-salt diet, supplements
(The Washington Post, April 14, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
Playful cat means business when he bites
(The Washington Post, April 7, 2011; 12:00 AM)
 
As dogs age, organ functions begin to decline
(The Washington Post, April 4, 2011; 1:23 PM)
 
Controlling fleas naturally is a challenge but doable
(The Washington Post, March 15, 2011; 8:04 PM)
 
Animal Doctor
(The Washington Post, March 8, 2011; 7:29 PM)
 
As dogs age, organ functions begin to decline
(Edition, February 22, 2011; 6:14 PM)
 
As dogs age, organ functions begin to decline
(Edition, February 22, 2011; 5:10 PM)
 
Mixed Labrador appears to be part feline
(Edition, February 8, 2011; 5:15 PM)
 
Cat’s not too young for arthritis
(The Washington Post, December 16, 2010; 8:34 PM)
 
Dog’s sudden death leaves owner searching for answers
(The Washington Post, November 10, 2010; 2:49 PM)
 
Something stinks with groomed dog
(The Washington Post, December 6, 2010; 4:41 PM)
 
Spraying cat has owner clawing hair out
(The Washington Post, November 10, 2010; 2:49 PM)
 
Chicken liver can be too much of a good thing
(The Washington Post, November 15, 2010; 7:21 PM)
 
Bizarre dog and cat hybrids are creatures of urban myth
(The Washington Post, November 29, 2010; 8:00 PM)