The Animal Doctor by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Animal Doctor in Pets January 18, 2021

Major Pet Food Recall is the Tip of a Sickening Iceberg

DEAR READERS: Currently, over 90% of corn, cotton and soybean acreage in the United States is planted with genetically engineered seeds. Most of these GE seeds are either herbicide-tolerant (HT) or... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets January 17, 2021

Time To End Species-Endangering Fur Industry

DEAR READERS: Anti-fur demonstrations need to make a comeback, considering the rising demand for such animal products -- especially in Asian countries, which now receive much of what is “harvested”... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets January 11, 2021

Cats and Fleas: Safe Preventions

DEAR DR. FOX: In a recent column, you mentioned a safe flea control for cats. I don’t like using the chemical ones such as Advantage or Revolution. My cat does go out, supervised, for about 15 minu... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets January 10, 2021

New Year’s Message: 20/20 Vision for 2021

DEAR READERS: My New Year’s message for 2020 was to wish America 20/20 vision. And now, we have 20/20 vision of a nation -- and, indeed, a species -- divided on how best to live in the midst of the... continue