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DEAR DR. FOX: Earlier this year, our golden retriever was diagnosed with ehrlichiosis. We were prescribed a pretty expensive routine of drugs and monthly vet visits, and we are not really getting any ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: For 2 1/2 years, my dog weighed 49 pounds and took heartworm medicine for dogs weighing from 25 to 50 pounds (Sentinel once-a-month tablets). Last week, she weighed 51 pounds, and I was ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I enjoy your articles in my local newspaper, and one in particular caught my attention.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I need some advice about our aging cat's health care: We adopted her when she was 4 years old, and she had dental problems. She had three teeth extracted, and the vet suggested Hill's Pr... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have four dogs who are all seniors. On the advice of my vet, I started using Seresto flea collars about 1 1/2 months ago. My smallest dog, a 5-pound Chihuahua, started having strange s... more

Fear and hatred of wolves goes back in European history for centuries. Such lupophobia is still evident today in purportedly advanced civilizations like the United States. Websites posted by "Sportsme... more

DEAR DR. FOX: We have two wonderful, loving little silky terriers. They are exactly one year apart -- ages 2 and 3 this week. We purchased them from the same breeder, but they do no share the same par... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am writing because I have encountered two heartbreaking concerns with my beloved companion (not "pet"), which I have not experienced with my other animals before. Esperanza is a 16-yea... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am guardian to a spayed female rescue cat who is about 6 years old. She was 1 when she came to live with me, and she'd had one litter. Happily, she maintains her weight at a healthy le... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Last June, we had a fire in our home while we were at work. There was a leak in the bathroom that flooded the floor and seeped into a basement light socket. Our 11-year-old German shephe... more

DEAR DR. FOX: My 9-year-old female English bulldog mix has been struggling with some kind of bowel disorder for the past 18 months.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: In your recent column, E.W. of Silver Spring, Md., wrote about her Yorkie's dry eyes. The dog had to get multiple eye drops several times a day.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: My 4-year-old Havanese has cherry eye. It seems relatively small compared to some of the images I have seen on the computer. She's had it on and off over the last year, but the gland alw... more

DEAR DR. FOX: This question may not be appropriate for your column, but you have been so helpful advising about how to cope with the loss of a family pet, I thought I'd ask.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: In May, my dog, a dachshund, became very hungry and thirsty. We've had her tested for thyroid issues, diabetes and Cushing's disease, along with other blood and urine tests; everything i... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am a retired high school biology teacher, and I do student career counseling now. I am a longtime reader of your column, and if you think it appropriate, please share what motivated yo... more

DEAR DR. FOX: When my three littermate kittens turned adult back in 1998, one developed a urinary tract infection -- I believe from one of the controlling littermates not allowing him to use the litte... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I have two Cornish rex brothers who are 10 years old. After I returned from a 10-day vacation, I noticed that both cats started urinating on chairs, counters and tables, as well as using... more

DEAR DR. FOX: My 1 1/2-year-old female hound mix that I recently rescued from a local animal shelter has a recurring yeast infection in her right ear.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: My 15-year-old terrier mix, Betsy, started throwing up and had diarrhea. Blood tests showed kidney and liver issues and her heart is weak.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I read your column faithfully every week and appreciate the sound advice you offer your readers. I'm especially drawn to the holistic nature of your advice and was wondering if you might... more

DEAR DR. FOX: We have a question regarding the diet for a cat with high triglycerides. Any advice you can give would be most appreciated by us and our lovely cat, Bess.... more

Current federal and state government initiatives, backed by diverse vested interests, are poised to reduce the nation's existing wolf population, which is contrary to the directives of sound science, ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Our home is surrounded by woods, so we are frequently visited by wild animals. Unfortunately, this includes skunks.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: While reading one of your recent articles in which you stressed the importance of feeding our pets higher quality animal protein, I thought of the Law of Unintended Circumstances.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I'm worried about our 17-year-old orange female tabby cat, Gabrielle. She's always been in good health, but over the last few years she's lost 4 or 5 pounds, down from 13. And most worri... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I'm writing to you about my mother's 5-year-old shih tzu, Molly. She is very attached to the both of us. My mother bought her from a pet store as soon as she was able to be away from her... more

DEAR DR. FOX: OK, we need help here... We have a 13 1/2-year-old female black lab. Eight weeks ago, she went to the vet for blood work -- she's in perfect health. Six weeks ago, she walked away from h... more