Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I wanted to ask your advice on how to handle a delicate situation with our two pets.  We have a wonderful dog and a very grumpy cat that belong to our son and daughter and have been our family pets for many... Continue

There are a few things about being a veterinarian that are very difficult.  Oh, don’t get me wrong, overall it is a marvelous profession and I’m honored and grateful to be a part of it.  But it’s funny how there are a few things about... Continue

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I was wondering if it is that important to give heartworm prevention to my dog every single month.  I try to remember to look at the calendar, but things can get pretty busy around our house, and sometimes we are into the... Continue

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I was interested in getting my dog’s teeth cleaned since I know he has really bad breath.  I had them cleaned a couple years ago when I lived in Gilroy, but I don’t remember the vet ever mentioning if “Gus” had any... Continue

You sure can see a lot of interesting things sitting out on your lovely old porch on Broadway.  People have been urging me to take advantage of “wine country living” for several years now.  “Oh Doctor Forsythe, if I lived in an old Victorian like... Continue

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  What would you say to somebody who is so obsessed with her dogs that she doesn’t have anything left to give to the people in her life?  I just got back from a visit with my aunt Agnes in Atlanta, and I... Continue

It’s one of the hardest things a veterinarian has to cope with, and it happened to me recently.  I received a dreaded telephone call from a client I’ve known for many years, one who I’ve always been very fond of, and one who I know... Continue

Last week I was Facebooking with some of my classmates (oh no, has Facebook turned into a verb now?) and many of these good, corn-fed Midwestern-trained veterinarians were lamenting the silly questions some of their clientele have asked them recently. As the threads continued to... Continue

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My cat “Dexter” likes to spend about half his time outside. Usually he comes in at night, and when he is outside, he usually stays pretty close to home.  He has gotten into a few fights with one of the neighbor cats... Continue