Dear Pet Column, I have a young kitten that likes to scratch furniture and sometimes will scratch me while playing. I would like to get him de-clawed and was wondering if that is a painful procedure? Signed, Curious About Claws [caption id="attachment_60635" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sid[/caption] Dear Curious, You ask a...
Dear Pet Column, Our family has a young female cat that has not been spayed yet. We are thinking about letting her have one litter so that our children can experience the kittens being born and cared for by their mother. My question is: How long...
Dear Pet Column, My dogs and I have recently re-located here from Mississippi and I have noticed a delightful scarcity of mosquitoes in the region. Given this, I am wondering whether I should maintain my dogs on heartworm prevention? Can they truly die from one heartworm...
Second Chance Humane Society received a major bequest in the amount of $655,000, the first disbursement from the estate of former Telluride resident, Elaine Hyneman. With a focus on long-term sustainability for the organization, Second Chance is using the bulk of the funds to pay off the mortgage on its...
Dear Pet Column, I recently adopted a new puppy. He is afraid of new things and runs and hides. What do I do to help him? Should I take him out more or is it true puppies can't go out in public because they are vulnerable to infection? Sincerely, Puppy Paranoia [caption...
Dear Pet Column, My dog disappears every 4th of July and usually ends up at the shelter a few days later. Why is this? Do you think I have an unusually patriotic dog that really enjoys the celebrations? Sincerely, Perplexed By Patriotic Pooch [caption id="attachment_59941" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Razzle[/caption] Sorry...
Back in the 1300’s, bubonic plague killed 25 million people in Asia and Europe. No one knew back them that the virulent bacteria was carried by fleas, which in turn were carried by rodents. In fact, superstition led some in the Middle Ages to blame...
Dear Pet Column, Last winter I adopted a young male dog from the animal shelter. I know little of his history, but he has quickly adapted to our family and does well during most of our outdoor activities. However, he appears to be fearful of water...
Dr. Michelle Dally, DVM, J.D. is Medical Director of Second Chance Humane Society. She also has a private practice, Dally Veterinary Medicine, 333 S. Elizabeth Street, Ridgway, Colorado. But Dr. Michelle makes house calls. (Yes, in Telluride.) Call 970-318-0897. Because Dr. Michelle generally stays under the radar, we thought...
