June 2006
Ask Dr. Richards: 06/06
Subscribers Only You all know Dr. Mew (aka, the Mewser, Mewie, Little Buddy,...), the beloved black-and-white “tuxedo” kitty who’s lived at the Cornell Feline Health Center for most of his almost 17 years. His image (along with that of his much less attractive officemate) has graced this column since its appearance in 1997. His pictures appear in many of our publications, and although he’s never had much patience with photographers, fast shutter speeds have allowed us to…
Mind of the Cat: 06/06
Subscribers Only We humans are often quite offended when our cats mark inside our houses. It is true that some marking behavior can have unpleasant consequences. A mattress is just not the same once it has been doused with urine. In truth, though, marking is just another normal behavior. Cats that are free to roam may deposit urine on many surfaces per hour of travel. Should we be grateful that, in general, even the most egregious offender…
Find Your Lost Cat
Subscribers Only There are things you can do to help get her home safely again.
The Feline Sense of Taste
Subscribers Only One thing is certain: Cats lack a gene that enable them to taste sweetness. Here are other neat facts.
Do Cats Really Hate Water?
Subscribers Only Some cats will do anything to avoid it, while others love it and want to jump right in. Experts discuss some possible reasons.
How the Feline Liver Can Go Haywire
Subscribers Only A wide variety of hepatic diseases can put your cat’s life in danger.
Cats and the Common Cold
Subscribers Only Upper respiratory infections can become quite serious and may require veterinary care. Here’s what you need to know.
Diet-Related Disorders
Subscribers Only Fortunately, advances in research on feline nutrition have made today’s cat foods safe and healthful. But there are still pitfalls.
Ease Your Cat’s Anxiety
Subscribers Only A visit to the veterinarian’s office can be extremely stressful for your pet. Learn ways to make it more enjoyable — for both of you.
Short Takes: 06/06
Subscribers Only Why Do I Seem Angry About LUTS? LUTS — which stands for lower urinary tract signs — is no picnic for either cats or their owners. Although relatively infrequent — affecting fewer than two percent of all cats, according to an Ohio State University study on LUTS risk factors reported in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (Vol. 228, No. 5) — LUTS is troublesome enough to avoid if humanly and felinely possible. …