The Animal Doctor by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Animal Doctor in Pets April 05, 2021

In Praise of Livestock Guard Dogs

DEAR DR. FOX: You will enjoy this article from Atlas Obscura: “Can the Mighty Bankhar Dogs of Mongolia Save the Steppe?” (atlasobscura.com/articles/mongolia-bankhar-dog) -- A.S., Santa Fe, New Mexi... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets April 04, 2021

Part 1 of 5: Musings of an Octogenarian Vegetarian Veterinarian

DEAR READERS: During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been driven into poverty and hunger while more billionaires have been recorded than ever. Richer nations and private corporations... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets March 29, 2021

Stopping Declawing of Cats

DEAR DR. FOX: I was so glad to read your article about the cat group that wants to end elective declawing! I have never declawed any of my cats, ever. Even though the cat is put under anesthesia, i... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets March 28, 2021

Empathy Deficit Disorder and Orwellian ‘Newspeak’

DEAR DR. FOX: Your recent column discussing the empathy deficit is so timely and appropriate to the present situation in the U.S. Of course the tip of that iceberg would be the former president, as... continue