Dear Dr. Forsythe: My poor dog is miserable with allergies again this year. Her skin is flaky and itchy and she is scratching all over. It has gotten really bad in the last couple of weeks and I am wondering why it got so bad... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Recently I have noticed when I pet my cat near his bottom he moves his body around and adjusts himself as if he wants to show me where he wants me to pet him. Not only that, but if I don’t seem... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My husband and I are trying to decide if our Labrador “Tess” is too fat. She has recently started looking a little thicker than she used to, but we aren’t feeding her any more, so we aren’t sure if she needs to... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog was recently bitten by another dog twice his size. The injury cost me more than my tuition and books for the semester. I have asked the dog’s owner for help with the bill but he told me it wasn’t his... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Why is it so many people think it is OK to just show up at a party with their pet in tow? I attended at least four holiday gatherings this past season and on more than one occasion people simply dropped in... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our 9-month-old kitten is mad for milk but I have always heard it’s not a good idea to let cats have milk. Is this still true and/or are there any milk substitutes out there to satisfy this craving he has? Is a... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I was wondering what your opinion is about grains in pet foods. I have several friends I met at the dog park who told me that cheap grains such as corn and soybean are real crummy ingredients in dog food, so I... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My daughter and her family recently gave me their little Bichon, Winston who is several years old. This little dog has always had a special love for me, and even my grandchildren have noticed it. In fact, they were the ones to... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Can you please help me with a problem that started when I brought my 2-year-old Border collie with me during a visit to Sonoma for the weekend after Thanksgiving. She was out in the yard for just a few minutes when a... Continue