November 2005
Ask Dr. Richards: 11/05
Subscribers Only My cat leaves peelings of her claws when she scratches my furniture and carpet. Is that common for cats, or should I worry? Also, when she cleans her paws, she has the tendency to pull on them. Should I try to make her stop? There’s nothing to worry about as far as your kitty’s health is concerned, but I’m a bit concerned about the health of your furniture and carpet. Cat claws can cause tremendous…
Mind of the Cat: 11/05
Subscribers Only Rescuing stray cats can be simultaneously rewarding and also quite frustrating. It is very tempting to bring roaming felines into our homes. When cats are outside, they may approach us as we bring them food and other offerings. More often, we peek at them from our own hiding places, content to know that we have offered them some comfort. …
Second Chances
Subscribers Only Kittens are irresistibly cute, but there are plenty of adult cats in need of good homes. Is your home the perfect place for one?
The Great Cat Watch for Wellness Sake!
Subscribers Only Learn to recognize the subtle signs of sickness.
Your Cat and CSD
Subscribers Only Bartonellosis — sometimes called cat-scratch disease — is a threat mostly to children under the age of 17. Here’s why.
Make Your Carrier More Cat-Friendly
Subscribers Only Here’s some help in convincing your cat to regard her traveling case with less fear.
The Feline Pancreas
Subscribers Only It’s a tiny organ with the potential for serious health problems. Pancreatitis tops the list of life-threatening conditions.
Disaster Planning
Subscribers Only Be prepared to care for your family — including pets — if Mother Nature wreaks havoc in your town. Here are some helpful hints.
MRI: The New Frontier
Subscribers Only Use of this modern diagnostic tool is burgeoning these days in veterinary medicine. Here’s how it can help your cat.
Short Takes: 11/05
Subscribers Only Are We Attached Yet? Twenty five years after a landmark study established stereotypes regarding the personalities of pet owners, those curious sociologists are at it again — trying to learn why so many of us keep all those critters around the house. Reporting on “Pet Attachment and Personality Type” in the journal Anthrozoos (Vol. 18, No.1), Debra K. Bagley and Virginia L. Gonsman confess surprise at their findings. …