July 2006
Ask Dr. Richards: 07/06
Subscribers Only My best friend’s cat has just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, and I’m really surprised. One of my dogs had the disease (and I know she suffered a lot from arthritis in her hips as she got older), but I didn’t know cats could get it too. Is it common? …
Mind of the Cat: 07/06
Subscribers Only Most people who have lived with more than one cat at a time have witnessed a cat fight in one form or another. There are many types of cat fights. Some cats overtly express their aggression. The amazing assortment of noises cats create can frighten even the calmest human. And, should they be played out to their natural conclusions, the chase scenes can be more suspenseful than the best-filmed car chases in the movies. …
Feline Blood Donors
Subscribers Only Here's what you should know about this gift of life.
Vomiting: A Danger Sign?
Subscribers Only When vomiting lasts more than a week, it's considered chronic, and the culprit needs to be discovered. Here's why.
Does Your Cat Hold Grudges?
Subscribers Only Separation anxiety can be one reason your cat behaves strangely when you return from a trip. Here are some ways to help.
Foster a Kitten: You May Be Saving a Life
Subscribers Only Providing a temporary home for four-legged babies can be extremely rewarding for all.
A Do-It-Yourself Health Exam
Subscribers Only Subtle signs of illness in your cat can be detected in your own home — and early diagnosis is the first step to successful treatment.
Euthanasia: A Kind Choice
Subscribers Only Making the decision to humanely end the life of your terminally ill or disabled cat can be very difficult. Here's some help.
Diagnosis: Kidney Disease
Subscribers Only Progress is being made in treating advanced cases of feline renal failure. Here's what you should know.
Short Takes: 07/06
Subscribers Only Low-Carb Diet May Help Control Feline Diabetes Veterinary researchers from Colorado State University and New York’s Animal Medical Center, reporting in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (Vol. 8, pp. 73-84), have news for owners of diabetic cats. Their report, "Comparison of a low-carbohydrate, low-fiber diet and a moderate-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet in the management of feline diabetes mellitus," gives the nod to low carbs. They fed diabetic cats one of two kinds of foods, either…