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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  • Infectious Diseases of Cats

    Bartonella henselae Question: One of my cats has been diagnosed with Bartonella (level 4). As a foster home for rescued cats, I currently have 14 cats waiting to be adopted in my home. A few questions: 1) What does level 4 mean? 2) Can this cat give it to my other cats by sharing water and food -...

  • Infectious Diseases of Dogs

    Canine Influenza Canine influenza has been in the news lately. At the present time this appears to be an adaptation of equine influenza that can infect dogs and spread from one dog to another. It has been seen in Florida, Wisconsin and New York, so the odds are good that it has spread widely in the...

  • Infectious Diseases of Dogs - Parvovirus

    Canine Parvovirus Quick Facts: As the name implies, parvovirus is a viral illness. Effective vaccination is possible. Parvovirus is predominantly a disease of young puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age. Without treatment approximately 80% of affected puppies will die. With proper treatment...

  • Infectious - Ringworm

    Infectious - Ringworm Lufenuron (Program Rx) for treating a cat with ringworm Question: Dr. Mike- I have heard that I can treat my cat for ringworm using Program. Is this true? Answer: L- Ringworm (dermatophytosis) can be treated with lufenuron (Program Rx). Dr Ziony's recommendations are as...

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory bowel disease in Rottweiller Question: HI DR MIKE I AM A NEW SUBSCRIBER. I HAVE A ROTTWEILLER WHO IS 4, HE WAS DIAGNOSED W/ IMFLAMMATORY BOWL DISEASE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. HE HAS BEEN TAKING METRONIDAZOLE , 500 MG WHICH HAS BEEN WORKING FINE. MY DOG WAS A FEW...

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats

    IBD - (neutrophilic enterocolitis) Question: Dear Dr. Mike, Thanks a lot for all your answers: as you most certainly know, IBD may drive absolutely crazy not only cat owners but a veterinarian as well!! I feel that our vet is running out of answers/solutions, so maybe you'll suggest something...

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats 2

    IBD and long term use of prednisone in cats Question: Dr. Mike, I have been reading a variety of your responses to people on various topics. I am so happy to have found your site. I have a cat, Pinkie, who was diagnosed with IBD 15 months ago. She was only 2 years old at the time of diagnosis. I...

  • Insulin and Regulating Diabetes

    Insulin injection problems - What if it goes IM and not SQ Question: Hi Drs, hope you're getting a break from all the weather in florida. Now, dont ya'all just sit out on your porch and watch it like you did last time, OK?? You gotta lotta clients depending on you!! I have a cat who can be very...

  • Insulinomas - tumors of the pancreas

    Insulinomas - tumors of the pancreas Question: DR. RICHARDS, I have a six year old shep/husky that we believe has a tumor on his pancreas, his last blood work showed his insulin level @ 1400 and his sugar level @31.His sugar level is so low he is extremely weak. I can not find anyone who has any...

  • Intestinal Obstruction in Cats

    Intestinal Obstruction in Cats Suspected intestinal obstruction Question: we have a dear 18 year old mixed tabby Siamese small 7 lbs on good day - now down to 61/4 lbs lives indoors only has had Feline leukemia tests always negative and has had regular multiple vaccinations for just about...

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