John Koch
FeaturesSeptember 28, 2003
Dogs tolerate nail trimmingjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: My dog hates to have his toenails trimmed. I have always taken him to a groomer or to his vet to have this done. I wonder if he would behave better if I trimmed them. Is it difficult to learn how to trim your dog's toenails?...FeaturesSeptember 14, 2003
Cats can be picky about litterjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: I read somewhere that the No. 1 reason adult cats are taken to Humane Societies is because they stop using their litter boxes. I have a cat and so far have not had any of these problems. What can I do to make sure these problems do ...FeaturesSeptember 7, 2003
Treating a pet for allergiesBy Dr. John Koch Question: My dog has a terrible time with allergies. The only thing that seems to help very much is cortisone. Sometimes we go in to the vet's office for cortisone shots and sometimes we just give the medication in a pill form. I know that giving t...FeaturesAugust 24, 2003
Cat chatters when frustratedjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: My cat loves to sit in front of a window and watch everything that goes on outdoors. Sometimes when she does, her teeth chatter. This has been going on ever since she was a kitten. Physically she seems to be healthy. What causes a c...FeaturesAugust 17, 2003
Distemper strikes dogs, not catsjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: I understand that the state of Missouri is experiencing an outbreak of distemper in some of its wild animals and there is concern that the disease may spill over into our domestic dog population. What exactly is distemper?...FeaturesAugust 10, 2003
Can shampoo cure dog's body odor ?jkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: My dogs seems to have a very strong body odor. We shampoo once each week, but the odor returns in a few days. We have tried several different shampoos and they all work about the same. I am afraid to bathe her more often. Is there a...FeaturesAugust 3, 2003
Tricking a cat into taking pillsjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: My cat has a health condition that requires giving it a pill once each day. I started by giving the pills directly, but that didn't work. Next, I tried mixing the pill with all kinds of different canned foods. ...FeaturesJuly 27, 2003
Annual vaccinations keep pets healthyjkoch By Dr. John Koch Question: Is it really that necessary to have your pets vaccinated every year? Answer: The best way to insure the quality and quantity of your pet's life is to prevent disease. It is also far less expensive to prevent disease than it is to tr...Advertisement
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