Animal Doctor: Latest Column & Archive

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Getting two cats to play with each other; proper care for gerbils; why a dog marks its territory; lovebird is sleep-deprived.
 
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 )
 
Something stinks with groomed dog
( The Washington Post )
 
Spraying cat has owner clawing hair out
( The Washington Post )
 
Chicken liver can be too much of a good thing
( The Washington Post )
 
Bizarre dog and cat hybrids are creatures of urban myth
( The Washington Post )