The Animal Doctor by Dr. Michael W. Fox

The Animal Doctor in Pets October 26, 2020

Halloween Animal Cruelty Toward Black Cats

DEAR DR. FOX: Halloween will soon be here, and every year around this time, I read about black cats being caught and tortured. I know it is irrational, and goes back to the fear of the bubonic plag... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets October 25, 2020

Stop Poisoning Pets, Environment With Insecticides

DEAR DR. FOX: I have an 18-month-old mini-labradoodle. He was bred for good temperament, and in fact, many dogs from his breeder work as therapy dogs. When he was a wee pup, the vet treated him wit... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets October 19, 2020

ANIMAL SPIRITS AND ALTERNATIVE REALITIES

DEAR DR. FOX: I have to tell you about a strange thing that has been happening to me over the last four weeks. We moved into a 55-and-older community about three years ago, and I often take an hour... continue

The Animal Doctor in Pets October 18, 2020

Spiritual Aspects of the Climate and Extinction Crises

DEAR READERS: Climate fires are ravaging the drought-afflicted states of Oregon, Washington and California -- like the recent devastating conflagrations in Australia, Siberia, the Amazon and Brazil... continue