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Suggestions for puppy shopping

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I’m writing to you about a problem I had with a puppy I purchased two months ago that was sold out from under me after I put a deposit down. Can a breeder do that to a person? I went with my... Continue

Of sutures and staples

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I recently adopted a cat and she had stitches from getting fixed. But the last time my dog went into our vet and had an operation, he used metal staples on the wound. Is one better than the other? Just Wondering Dear... Continue

CAT – Scan?

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I’m really worried that my cat could have cancer. I’m not really sure why I think she has cancer but my mother died of cancer a couple of years ago and ever since that time I’ve been really worried that my cat... Continue

Bells on cats, and unencumbered freshmen

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our cat “Max” has been on a killing spree lately. He has gotten two birds, three mice, three rats, and even a fairly good-sized squirrel last week. Whenever we see him dragging something through the cat door, we all cringe worrying about... Continue

Unexpected gifts

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our cat Zooba, a 4-year-old Siamese, has begun occasionally dropping his poop on my rug. Recently he started doing it two or three times a week. I have not seen him do it, so I don’t get a chance to spray him... Continue

Recommendations for the mourning

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have been feeling angry ever since my sweet little Ridgeback was spayed three months ago. I don’t think I will ever forgive myself, or the vet, for doing this to her. I left her in the morning to have her operation,... Continue

Waiting room protocol

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I was wondering what the protocol is for appointments at veterinary hospitals. I always have to wait at least 15 minutes in the lobby with my dog before they usually take me into the exam room to see the doctor. Then I... Continue

Don’t trip over your pet

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I know you care a lot about the issue of safety and pets, but I’ve never read much about the hazards of dogs and cats tripping or hurting their owners. Could you please address this? Thanks, I’m sure many of us will... Continue

Leprosy lip and inappropriate human behavior

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My cat has an ugly sore on his upper lip that looks like a herpes sore. It has been there for over a year and he gets treated with steroids, but they don’t really seem to help that much. I feel like... Continue

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My indoor cat has not had vaccines in over three years. I see no reason to give them to him since he really isn’t at risk of catching anything. But he got out a few times for a few minutes. Lately I... Continue