Dr. Thompson boasts an impressive pedigree: He is a graduate of Ohio State University with a doctor of veterinary medicine degree, is past president of the Toledo Veterinary Association, is a member of the Animal Care Board of the Toledo Humane Society, and serves as a volunteer surgeon for the Society.
Submit your questions about animal care to him at Ask the Vet: askthevet@theblade.com or by mail to The Blade, Attn. Ask the Vet, 541 North Superior St., Toledo, OH 43660. Every two weeks, Dr. Thompson will answer a selection of those questions in his column in the Living Section of the Sunday Blade.
The doctor will strive to provide helpful advice of a general nature. But for personal specific aid in caring for your pet, he strongly recommends consulting in person with a qualified veterinarian.