Dr. Michael Richards

Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since.

Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum (tm) on America Online (tm) and co-founded TierCom, Inc., the company that produces the VetInfo Digest and created VetInfo.com in 1996. Dr. Richards is married to and practices with Maureen Richards, D.V.M., a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. 



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  • Herbs, Supplements and Nutriceuticals - Dogs

    Fish oils Question: Dr. Richards, My two Poms scratch themselves especially after waking up, but am unsure if due to fleas or some kind of food allergy, probably the latter since we can find no fleas. It was suggested that they be given omega 3 fatty acid via fish oil found in health food stores...

  • Herpes Virus or Rhinotracheitis in Catteries, Shelters and Multi Cat Households

    Herpes and calicivirus and Kittens Question: Dr. Richards: I am expecting the first of 5 litters of kittens this weekend since the outbreak of herpes in my cattery and have a few more questions. Thank you in advance for your help and your timely response. 1) I was under the impression that kittens...

  • Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

    Cosequin Effects and Pain Management for Hip Dysplasia Q: Dr. Mike, My 8 yo GSD has been diagnosed with mild hip dysplasia. She has been given Rimadyl in the past for a flare but suffered from bloody diarrhea and vomiting after 4 days of treatment. At the same time she was also started on Cosequin...

  • HOD, Physitis and Epiphysitis

    Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy - vitamin C controversy Question: Hi, I read a good article on your site about Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD in puppies. In the article there is however a statement I was wondering about. It is the contrary of what I have learned. Author of the article is: Michael...

  • Hormonal - Cushing's Disease in Cats

    also see Diabetes Hyperadrenocorticism - Information and treatment updates Hyperadrenocorticism, Cushing’s disease, is caused by either a pituitary brain tumor or an adrenal gland tumor in almost all cases. There may be a small percentage of dogs who have Cushing’s disease due to...

  • Hormonal Disorders of Cats

    Hormonal Disorders of Cats Acromegaly Question: Dear Dr. Mike, I am a subscriber to Vetinfo Digest. I would like to know more about acromegaly in cats and how common it is. I have an 8 month old kitten who is very large framed, well muscled and now weighs over 15 lbs. His littermate is smaller, a...

  • Hormonal Disorders of Dogs

    Increased Appetite in Springer - Hyperadrenocorticism? Q: Dear Dr. Richards,Several months ago, you replied to my concern about our Springer'saggression. Your advice was very helpful, we have successfully avoidedtheconditions that provoked the biting.Phoebe is eleven now and other than...

  • Hormonal Skin Disorders of Dogs

    Hormonal Skin problems Question: Dear Dr Michael, I wrote you in June to ask for some information regarding my dog Lucky who I suspected had some hormonal disturbances after being neutred but I was not really happy with your answer since you only gave me advises as to if he were suffering from...

  • Hot Spots or Acute Moist Pyoderma

    Hot Spot in Older Lab with itching problems Question: On Saturday we noticed that she had a grazed, red raw area about the 1.5 inches across between her shoulder blades. We thought it might be a wound, it was clean, so we left it alone. On Monday night, she rolled on the carpet and the area...

  • Housebreaking and Changes in Trained Behavior

    Housebreaking and Changes in Trained Behavior Housebreaking problems with Chihuahua puppy Question: Dear Dr. Mike: My question today concerns my five month old Chihuahua puppy, Pattie. I've had her since Christmas and she's done pretty well in the house training department and learned quickly. I...

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