The Animal Doctor by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Animal Doctor in Pets June 29, 2020

Ethical, Humane Accountability for Pet Stores

DEAR READERS: Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins wants to cap the fees pet stores can charge for shelter dogs, in order to close a loophole in an ordinance that allows commercially bred dogs to be sold... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets June 28, 2020

Vaccinations: Needs, Risks and Benefits

DEAR READERS: We need certain vaccines because of the ways we live and work -- and especially how we raise farmed animals for consumption under crowded and often unsanitary conditions with poor air... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets June 22, 2020

Flat-Faced Dogs Are Suffering

DEAR READERS: I am disturbed by the frequent appearance on various TV advertisements of flat-faced breeds like the bulldog, French bulldog and pug. They suffer from a human-wrought deformity called... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets June 21, 2020

Inhumanity Exposed Again

DEAR READERS: My memory of seeing cattle handlers restrain young bulls for branding and castration was triggered when I saw the footage of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. He nonchalantly ... continue