October 2005
Hurricane Katrina
Subscribers Only One of the few organizations in a strong position to provide direct rescue and shelter to animals is the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge.
Ask Dr. Richards: 10/05
Subscribers Only Both my cats purr when they are content or happy. But one of them will get up on my neck and start to knead and drool along with her purring. Why do some cats drool when they are happy? A fair number of cats drool when they experience something pleasurable. When I was a young lad growing up on the farm, several of our cats would absolutely soak my shirt when I held them and scratched…
Mind of the Cat: 10/05
Subscribers Only Veterinary behaviorists can spend hours watching their subjects. What are the animals doing all this time? Mostly, they are engaging in normal, species-typical behaviors. In fact, it can be quite difficult to identify and manage problem behaviors without understanding which behaviors are truly normal. A question commonly posed to veterinarians and behaviorists is: “Doc, is my cat normal?” …
Feline Brain Tumors
Subscribers Only The most common type — meningioma — can usually be dealt with surgically. Here are the signs to look for.
Fun With Felix!
Subscribers Only Playtime gives your cat a chance to display and hone her natural instincts, like stalking and pouncing.
Silent, But Deadly: Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Subscribers Only This fatal disease is difficult to diagnose and impossible to treat. We explain why.
Diet for Diabetes
Subscribers Only A change from dry food to canned can help some cats that are insulin-dependent.
The Clean Litter Box
Subscribers Only This essential part of your cat’s daily routine has to meet her needs first (hint: Forget the perfumed scents). Here’s why.
Arthritis: A Challenge
Subscribers Only This painful condition is incurable, but it can be relieved medically or surgically. Here’s help for your ailing cat.
Short Takes: 10/05
Subscribers Only Katrina Relief for Animals In light of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, many cats, dogs and other companion animals are in desperate need of rescue, shelter and the opportunity to be reunited with their caregivers or find new homes. One of the few organizations in a strong position to provide direct rescue and shelter to displaced animals is the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge. Please consider making a donation to…