November 2004
Ask Dr. Richards: 11/04
Subscribers Only About once every month or two my three-year-old cat will suddenly run throughout the house and then throw himself on the floor and shake uncontrollably. He sometimes foams at the mouth and loses control of his bladder. This lasts for several minutes, then afterwards he looks confused and disoriented. Within an hour or so he’s back to his old self. My veterinarian ran some tests, but found nothing. What can be causing this? …
Mind of the Cat: 11/04
Subscribers Only Nearly every week, I hear a cat lover lament, “I think my cat is lonely. Should I get her a pal?” Well, I would have to say that there is simply no simple answer to that question, except to say that it depends! It certainly makes sense that a cat would naturally want to spend time with its own kind. When cats live on their own, without steady access to humans, they routinely form social groups.…
Getting A Good Night’s Sleep
Subscribers Only Are you a light sleeper or living with an overactive cat? We offer some suggestions for slumber.
Weather Extremes and Your Cat’s Health
Subscribers Only Whether it’s icy cold or unsually hot, you need to protect your cat’s health. Here’s how.
Does Your Cat Feel Down in the Mouth?
Subscribers Only Dental disease is likely to strike most cats at some point during their lives.
To Catch a Thief: Cats That Steal
Subscribers Only If your cat steals food when you’re not looking — or even when you are — here’s some help.
Dear Diary: Keep Records of Your Cat
Subscribers Only We explain why it’s important to keep track of certain details to help your cat’s health and behavior.
Looking For An Animal Behaviorist?
Subscribers Only The first step is to ask your cat’s veterinarian for advice. After that, here’s what you should know.
Short Takes: 11/04
Subscribers Only Motivation Called Key to Home Monitoring of Diabetic Cats Long-term management of diabetes mellitus in cats requires regular measurement of blood glucose concentrations to determine how much insulin cats need to survive. And that has usually meant another trip to the veterinarian. Researchers at Switzerland’s University of Zurich, reporting in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (Vol. 225, No. 2) gave cat owners a chance to test their diabetic cats at home, using portable…