Dear Dr. Forsythe: I wondered how often I should give my dog a bath. Lately I have bathed her every three to four days because I love the way she looks and smells when I’m done. But her coat has gotten greasy and she even... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: What is the best way to teach a Bulldog how to ride a skateboard? I saw the video on YouTube of that dog in Los Angeles that skateboards and surfs, so now I want to make my Bulldog Winston learn that. But... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I need your advice about a delicate subject. My wife’s sister passed away recently after a long illness and left behind a very sick, very old dog, Samantha. The problem is, Samantha is 14, blind, barely able to walk, has a really... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have been reading your articles for several years now. I’ve always enjoyed the way you give advice and appreciate your take on different pet problems. Recently I went through something that has left me truly desperate for closure, so I thought... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our bulldog “Peppermint” really has trouble breathing. Ever since she was about three months old she really struggles to catch her breath and sounds like a freight train. The vet who spayed her told us she had a long palate and it... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I went to a dog show recently and I was really surprised to see how rough some of the handlers were with their dogs. First, I went through the back and I saw them getting groomed. It was terrible to see the... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My daughter Sarah and I have been going back and forth about this for several weeks. Which is better, to get a new puppy while our older dog is still alive so he can socialize her? Or wait until “JimBob” passes away... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My rat Dennis started breathing funny this week. I don’t know what the cause is, I usually don’t even let him out of his cage, except to sit on my shoulder or watch TV. I don’t think I can afford to go... Continue
Dear Dr Forsythe: I am debating whether or not to get surgery for my dog, Lucifer. He has a pretty large tumor on his spleen but they aren’t sure if it is cancer or not. The vet told me they need to take his spleen... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am writing to you is because I wondered if you had any clients who have ever had a dog who insisted on sitting up at the breakfast table with them every morning. It seems that ever since my husband and I... Continue