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Special animals often have special needs
JonJon, 3, is smart, loving, sociable, well-behaved, house-trained, gentle with kids, a good listener and a terrific friend.   (Friday, January 02, 2009)

Any dog can be a good dog
Owners of well-mannered dogs always wear that smug look.   (Friday, January 02, 2009)

A Gift of Life
We've navigated the holidays, wallets considerably lighter. As tight as things are, though, they're tighter for the many volunteers and their agencies whose mission is to improve, or save, the lives of companion animals.   (Friday, December 26, 2008)

Vaccinate dogs for kennel cough
Q: I don't have a question, just a heads up to all dog owners who take their dogs to dog parks. Please get them vaccinated for kennel cough. I did not, and my Labrador retriever came down with kennel cough. She has been miserable for over a week, and I hope my German shepherd does not come down with it too. Once I am sure that both dogs are healthy again they will get the vaccinations so they can once again have fun in the park.   (Friday, December 26, 2008)

Dogs (and cats) have their day at bakery
It is the season for piling up on cakes, cookies and candy.   (Friday, December 19, 2008)

Bleach mix best to stop fungus
Q:I have fostered puppies and kittens for the animal shelter for six years. The last litter of kittens had ringworm. I was told to wash and bleach all their blankets, the floor, etc., which I did. Is there any spray I can use to make sure the ringworm is gone, or will it eventually dissipate over time? I have other animals and don't want them to catch this fungus.   (Friday, December 19, 2008)

Canned food best for kitty
Q: I was told to give my 3-year-old neutered male cat dry food low in ash to prevent urinary tract infections. (He's never had one, and my previous male cat never had one in his 18 years.) The one dry food that I saw that was for urinary health had more ash than the organic brands. Other brands had no labels stating how much ash they had. What, exactly, am I supposed to be looking for?   (Friday, December 12, 2008)

What did Fido eat? Oh, yuck!
Dogs Eating Nonfood Items or (Yuck!) Stool:   (Friday, December 05, 2008)

Heeling Hearts helps pair lost souls
The women's prison in Grants looks like every other prison from the outside. But inside the broad concrete walls, past the security processing center, in the barred hallways leading to the cells, there is something different.   (Friday, December 05, 2008)

Show benefits animal group
Catwalk Couture, a fashion show and fundraiser for PACA, will be Saturday at the MCM Eleganté Hotel from 1-6 p.m. Doors open at noon; admission is free.   (Friday, December 05, 2008)

Help your scared cat meet dog (Friday, November 28, 2008)

It's time to put pudgy pets on a diet (Friday, November 28, 2008)

Rescued dogs can be trained (Friday, November 21, 2008)

When the allergen become the allergic (Friday, November 21, 2008)

Hypoallergenic dogs a myth, experts say (Friday, November 21, 2008)

Winterize your pets before the chill sets in (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Be careful with dog's diabetes (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Elderly, pets need each other (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Hard economic times taking a toll on pets (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Thieves need to be trained (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Halloween sometimes hair-raising for pets (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Adopt an animal, pick up some art at Weems (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Gobbling dog needs to ease up (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Howl-O-Ween event benefits cats (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Declawing a controversial procedure (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Don't put dog down just yet (Friday, October 17, 2008)

Overhaul of animal law draws fire (Friday, October 17, 2008)

'Wags' ball benefits Animal Friends (Friday, October 17, 2008)

Chihuahuas deserve feel-good ending (Friday, October 17, 2008)

Guinea pigs need good homes (Friday, October 10, 2008)

Snakes can be deadly for pets (Friday, October 10, 2008)

Pit bulls star at shelter event (Friday, October 03, 2008)

Drug may be needed forever (Friday, October 03, 2008)

Older animals come with love (Friday, October 03, 2008)

It's them or me (Friday, September 26, 2008)

Tortoises may get cats sick (Friday, September 19, 2008)

Advocates aim to keep feral cats in check (Friday, September 19, 2008)

Providers, cats live as outcasts (Friday, September 19, 2008)

Capturing critters take a quick draw (Friday, September 12, 2008)

Dog can live past geriatric syndrome (Friday, September 12, 2008)

Make your puppy feel safe (Friday, September 05, 2008)

Microchipping can save a lost pet's life (Friday, September 05, 2008)

Mobile pet services come to Fido, Fluffy at home (Friday, August 29, 2008)

Bring cats together slowly (Friday, August 29, 2008)

Pets can Donate Blood, Too (Monday, August 25, 2008)

Remedy for fleas irritating (Friday, August 22, 2008)

Woman answers calling to help animals (Friday, August 15, 2008)

Ease the scaredy out of cat (Friday, August 15, 2008)

Group needs help with 'miracle' dog (Tuesday, August 05, 2008)

It's hard to make raw work (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)

Dr. Jeff Nichol

1. ABQJOURNAL VET: Any dog can be a good dog

Friday, January 02, 2009 Any dog can be a good dog By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Owners of well-mannered dogs always wear that smug look. Sure, they're lucky, but they've done a few things right, too. Some of their secrets are listed here. They work on dogs of any age ...
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2. ABQJOURNAL VET: Vaccinate dogs for kennel cough

Friday, December 26, 2008 Vaccinate dogs for kennel cough By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I don't have a question, just a heads up to all dog owners who take their dogs to dog parks. Please get them vaccinated for kennel cough. I did not, and my Labrador retriever came down with kennel ...
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3. ABQJOURNAL VET: Bleach mix best to stop fungus

Friday, December 19, 2008 Bleach mix best to stop fungus By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q:I have fostered puppies and kittens for the animal shelter for six years. The last litter of kittens had ringworm. I was told to wash and bleach all their blankets, the floor, etc., which I did. Is there ...
full story

4. ABQJOURNAL VET: Canned food best for kitty

Friday, December 12, 2008 Canned food best for kitty By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I was told to give my 3-year-old neutered male cat dry food low in ash to prevent urinary tract infections. (He's never had one, and my previous male cat never had one in his 18 years.) The one dry food ...
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5. ABQJOURNAL VET: What did Fido eat? Oh, yuck!

Friday, December 05, 2008 What did Fido eat? Oh, yuck! By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Dogs Eating Nonfood Items or (Yuck!) Stool: A dog's stomach shouldn't be a mobile landfill. Swallowed rocks, bones and dirty underwear will cause repeated vomiting or intestinal blockage. If ...
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6. ABQJOURNAL VET: Help your scared cat meet dog

Friday, November 28, 2008 Help your scared cat meet dog By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I read in your cardinal rules for cats that a cat losing weight is quite sick. We recently got a new dog, and my cat dropped a significant amount of weight in the past month. He also makes himself scarce ...
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7. ABQJOURNAL VET: Rescued dogs can be trained

Friday, November 21, 2008 Rescued dogs can be trained By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I rescue dogs and seem to specialize in special needs Boston terriers. My four are older, one has no eyes, one is crippled, etc. They have not learned not to pee and poop in the house. I put piddle pads ...
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8. ABQJOURNAL VET: When the allergen become the allergic

... When the allergen become the allergic Journal Staff Report OK, but what if it's the dog that's allergic, not the human? Dr. Jeff Nichol, the Journal's veterinarian columnist, has answered questions about pet allergies in the past, and here are excerpts from prior columns: ...
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9. ABQJOURNAL VET: Be careful with dog's diabetes

Friday, November 14, 2008 Be careful with dog's diabetes By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: My dog has diabetes. For a long while, we weren't able to get her glucose below 200. Now it will spike or drop with no warning. I can tell when a problem is coming by her excessive panting. I ...
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10. ABQJOURNAL VET: Elderly, pets need each other

Friday, November 07, 2008 Elderly, pets need each other By Dr. Jeff Nichol Of the Journal Q: I have an elderly, hyperthyroid cat (Flo) who needs daily meds, and I am having trouble caring for her. It may not be such a good idea for elderly people with severe arthritis to have pets. What will ...
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