January 2006
Ask Dr. Richards: 01/06
Subscribers Only My veterinarian recommends that I bring my cat, Snow, to her office every six months for a routine checkup, but this is the first time I’ve heard this suggestion. Are twice-yearly exams really necessary? Snow absolutely HATES getting into the carrier and going to the veterinarian, but if you think it’s worth stressing her out, I’ll do my best. …
Mind of the Cat: 01/06
Subscribers Only Years ago, it seemed that, unless people planned to let their cats go outside, the cats were likely to be declawed. Thankfully, veterinarians and cat owners alike have learned that indoor cats can live happily ever after with claws intact — and that there is no reason for these clawed cats to inflict damage on people, other pets or furniture.…
Become a Foster Parent
Subscribers Only Caring for cats that need extra socialization or time to get healthy provides shelters — and the animals — hope for the future.
Valuable At-Home Care
Subscribers Only Your cat may benefit from treatments at home if she becomes ill. Here’s what you should know about this labor of love.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Gut Reaction
Subscribers Only Chronic vomiting and diarrhea signal the presence of this common feline affliction.
CT Scans: An Inside View
Subscribers Only Computed tomography has become a valuable diagnostic tool for veterinarians. Here’s how it may one day help your cat.
Redirected Aggression
Subscribers Only Learn to recognize this behavior and nip it in the bud. Here’s why.
Pet Insurance: A Good Idea?
Subscribers Only Do plenty of research before choosing a company to make sure that it will fit the needs of you and your cat.
Short Takes: 01/06
Subscribers Only Infection Catches Up with Kidney Transplants As the 20-year anniversary (1987) of the first feline kidney transplant approaches, researchers are getting the rest of the story. Infection is second only to rejection of the transplanted organ as the cause of death in cats that received new kidneys, according to a report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (Vol. 227, No. 6). …