September 2006
Ask Dr. Richards: 09/06
Subscribers Only I have a cat with a fawn-colored body, a little white on the chest, dark ears and tail, and blue eyes. She looks a lot like a Siamese. But I know my cat is NOT a Siamese because I saw her calico mother! How can a Siamese-looking cat turn up from a calico mother? …
Mind of the Cat: 09/06
Subscribers Only Sometimes, even though I am a veterinary behaviorist, I am asked about couples therapy. You are probably familiar with the situation. Two humans meet, marry — and then remember that their respective pets have not been formally introduced. Bad enough when this is cat-meet-cat. But cat-meet-dog can be quite a challenge. …
Why Is Your Cat Coughing?
Subscribers Only A wide range of disorders — some of them life-threatening — can be responsible. Here's what you should know.
Senility and Your Geriatric Cat
Subscribers Only All elderly cats are at elevated risk for age-related mental deterioration. Here are the signs to look for, and some help.
When Feline Eyes Are Smiling
Subscribers Only Your cat uses her entire body to communicate messages to us and other animals.
The Dangers of String
Subscribers Only It's a hazard that can put your cat in a serious bind. Here's why.
Put Your Cat to the Test
Subscribers Only What exactly happens when you take your cat to the veterinarian's office for a routine physical examination?
Litter Changing Made Easy
Subscribers Only It's one of the unpleasant aspects of living with cats, but there are ways to make the chore a bit more efficient.
Short Takes: 09/06
Subscribers Only When to Evacuate Your Pets? Cat owners ordered to evacuate in advance of a potential disaster face some tough decisions: • Where will the cat and I stay? (Red Cross shelters generally don’t allow pets.) • Do I care enough to stay behind with my cat? (An American Kennel Club survey, in the wake of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, found most pet owners planning to defy evacuation orders if they could not take their pets. Nearly two-thirds…