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Dog has drinking problem

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog is spending more time at the water bowl these days.  In fact, yesterday, I filled Howie’s bowl up three times and it was dry this morning before I left for work.  Other than drinking more, he seems fine.  Could it... Continue

First day of school

Even though I am a veterinarian with 19 years experience who keeps himself abreast with the latest trends in animal wellness, the day I dropped my beloved companion Twiggy off for her first day of “doggie day care,” I was a blithering mess. It took... Continue

Happy to be back in town

Well folks, I completed the five week intensive program at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic in Wellsville, KS. After two days of testing, I am also certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). I chose Options College because it is the only... Continue

Stand up and do the right thing

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have been putting off writing in about this topic for some time now, but after reading the column last week about the dog jumping out of then truck, I just felt like it was time to tell you about something I... Continue

Pick-ups and pets – a dangerous combo

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I saw a dog jump out of a moving pickup truck last night, and I had to write in because it was so un-nerving to me that I almost crashed when it happened.  I had been driving on Highway 37 in very... Continue

Travels with Frenchies

Dear Readers:  On two recent day trips to San Francisco to entertain visiting friends, I couldn’t help but notice the preponderance of dogs on leashes everywhere I turned.  San Franciscans love their pets, and people are out and about walking their pooches in all corners... Continue

Follow Dr. Abbie’s newest adventure

Dear Readers: For the next five weeks I will be on an adventure. I leave tomorrow for Options for Animals, a Veterinary Chiropractor School in Wellsville, Kansas. I am trying to look beyond – beyond the cleaning, packing and last minute crazies like renewing my... Continue

Jump on it – or not

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have a little secret weapon I wanted to share with you (and your readers) to help keep cats off the counters or furniture in the house.  I have been reading your column for some time and don’t remember you suggesting double-sided... Continue

An ounce of prevention…

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My six-year-old dog is healthy and trouble free.  In fact she hasn’t needed to go to the vet in over three years since she had a broken dew claw.  I was wondering, why does my dog need to be seen by the... Continue