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Ways to Protect Your Outdoor Cat

Its important to keep him safe from disease, predators and other common pitfalls. Heres how.

Fleas : A Source of Torment for Your Cat

The recipe for relief? Get those freeloaders off your animal and out of your home!

The Causes of Vomiting

Veterinary attention is needed if it happens regularly.

Allergic to Cats? Heres Some Advice.

Here are simple things to do to make life more comfortable for allergy-suffering cat lovers.

Water: A Cornerstone of Health

Its vitally important that your cat has access to plenty of fresh, clean water each day.

The Catkins Diet for Overweight Cats

Limiting carbohydrates may help - but reducing caloric intake is more important.

What You Should Know About FIP

Rare in single cat homes, its danger increases in overcrowded feline conditions.

Cushings Syndrome

Difficult to Diagnose and Treat in Older Cats

Ask Dr. Richards: 04/04

Question: I live in North Carolina and my veterinarian suggests I start my cats on heartworm preventative medication.  I have a dog, too, and...

Broken Bones: One More Outdoor Risk

The best preventive measure? Keep your cat indoors and out of harms way.

My Battle With IBD

Dr. Mew tells all about his inflammatory bowel disease.

A Hairy Dilemma

Hairballs are usually harmless - but not always. Heres when theyre hazardous.