March 2006
Ask Dr. Richards: 03/06
Subscribers Only My cat has just developed a black discharge in one ear. I’ve never seen or heard of this kind of thing before. I have taken him to my veterinarian twice, and on each occasion, she cleaned the ear and microscopically examined the discharge. I’m assured that there are no ear mites present. What’s the reason for the discharge and what’s the prognosis? …
Mind of the Cat: 03/06
Subscribers Only I recently received a letter questioning why a cat would choose to eliminate on an Oriental carpet. If we cannot understand the exact reasons, well then, can we at least fix this problem? There are many potential reasons for a cat to eliminate on a carpet. As always, a medical diagnosis is needed. But once your cat receives a clean bill of health, one possibility to consider is marking behavior. Check for evidence of social…
Lights, Camera, Cute!
Subscribers Only Experts share their tips on taking the perfect photo of your cat.
Fur Changes: Trouble?
Subscribers Only Your cat’s coat can be a barometer of her overall health and well-being. Here are signs to notice when something is amiss.
Modern Imaging: Many Ways to Scan a Cat
Subscribers Only Four technologies are currently used — X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and CT scans.
What’s In a Name?
Subscribers Only Smokey, Felix, Mittens, Tigger — what has been your inspiration when naming a feline friend? Many methods abound.
Diagnosis: Constipation
Subscribers Only A wide variety of feline conditions can make bowel movements difficult for your cat, if not impossible.
The Danger of Heart Disease
Subscribers Only A veterinary exam at least once a year for your cat is the best defense against cardiac illness.
Short Takes: 03/06
Subscribers Only Why Feral Cats Come Back Even the best TNR (trap-neuter-return) programs for reducing feral cat populations ultimately falter because of human and feline nature, according to a study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (Vol. 227, No. 11). Veterinary researchers studied TNR programs in California’s San Diego County and Florida’s Alachua County, where thousands of feral cats have been humanely trapped, surgically neutered and returned to roam. …