February 2005
Ask Dr. Richards: 02/05
Subscribers Only Sometimes my cat eats toilet paper! I’m worried that this will hurt her. Is toilet paper poisonous? How can I get her to stop eating it? I’m unaware of any substances in toilet paper (like perfumes or dyes) that would be particularly poisonous to cats. However, should your cat eat enough of the stuff, I’m concerned that a wad of it could collect somewhere in her stomach or intestines and cause an obstruction. Nevertheless, I’ve not…
Mind of the Cat: 02/05
Subscribers Only Is Muffy Too Mischevious For Your Taste?
Keep an Eye Out for Feline Blindness
Subscribers Only Partial or total loss of vision is common in a species that relies heavily on visual acuity.
Food for Thought
Subscribers Only It’s important to choose the right food to meet all your cat’s nutritional needs.
The Many Faces of Fur
Subscribers Only It keeps your cat warm in winter and cool in the heat. There are ways you can help, too.
A Spoonful of Sugar
Subscribers Only Here are some gentle techniques to help the medicine go down more easily.
Has Your Cat’s Behavior Changed?
Subscribers Only Losing weight and sleeping more than usual can be subtle signs of illness.
Fun Winter Activities for Your Cat
Subscribers Only Keeping your cat occupied and happy indoors during cold weather doesn’t have to be a challenge.
Short Takes: 02/05
Subscribers Only Research on anemia; pain relief for our cats; testing for respiratory disease