The Animal Doctor by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Animal Doctor in Pets April 06, 2020

Coyote Killing Contests, Wildlife Protection and Public Health

DEAR DR.FOX: I liked your response to the woman who thought hunting coyotes was the solution. I too had problems with coyotes eating my chickens and my barn cat (my other two cats are kept indoors)... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets April 05, 2020

Coronavirus: From Crisis to Opportunity

DEAR READERS: The novel coronavirus now causing a global pandemic named COVID-19 should be renamed in honor of young Chinese doctor Li Wenliang. He was the first to raise concerns about this new vi... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets March 30, 2020

Euthanasia Issues

DEAR DR. FOX: I had a Lhasa-mix dog named Buster for 17 years. He was the child of a rescue dog I had adopted earlier, who I believe made me a puppy to replace himself right before he died. Buster ... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets March 29, 2020

Update on Coronavirus

DEAR READERS: The American Veterinary Medical Association is actively monitoring developments related to animals and COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. On Feb. 27, a dog in Hong K... continue