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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  • Mouth and Jaw problems and pain

    What Dog breeds have black on their tongues Question: Dr. Richards, I volunteer for a no-kill animal shelter. We are often asked the breeds of the dogs we offer for adoption. Could you please clarify what breeds there are that might show black on their tongues? The only one I really know of is the...

  • Moving or Traveling with your Cat

    Quarantine info from the UK After reading one of your readers concerns regarding quarantine on your web page. I just thought you might like to know that there are indoor catteries with adequate heating, big windows and no dogs. I believe there are only about 2 left in the London area (as the bad...

  • Moving or Traveling with Your Dog

    Airplane Flight for elderly dog - tranquilize or not Question: We are moving to Italy from San Francisco. We have an old Brittany (11Years), she has bad hips, Cushings Disease and Thyroid condition. She takes Rimadyl, Anipryl and Soloxine. The flight is nonstop but takes 12 hrs. The compartment is...

  • Multiple Cancers in Dogs

    Multiple cancers - can biopsy spread cancer Question: Dr Mike, I have been browsing your site several times during the last two months and have decided to subscribe because, first, I appreciate what you are doing here. secondly, I have some questions of my own and welcomed the opportunity to ask...

  • Multi Symptom Disorder or Multiple Disorder problems

    Neurologic signs with Cushing's and other disorders Question: Dear Dr. Mike: My 12-year-old schnauzer Delaney was diagnosed with pituitary-dependent Cushings about a year ago. He also has heart disease and kidney disease, and has had several bouts with pancreatitis since he was one year old. My vet...

  • Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs

    megaesophagus MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which weakness is the primary sign. This disease is caused by an inability of the certain nerve receptors (nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (AChRs) to function properly. This prevents the stimulus for muscles to...

  • My Cat has this problem - Symptoms

    Instant itching, odd behavior, difficult diagnosis Question: Dear Dr. Mike, About one month ago, my indoors kitty, Estee, (1 year old this month) began 'itching' uncontrollably (or at least looking like she's itching). This was not gradual...it happened in just an instant one morning. The signs...

  • Nail and Foot Problems

    Extra toes on Kittens Question: Dear Dr. Mike, We have recently adopted two kittens from friends who could not take care of them properly. They seem to be predominately Siamese but are of mixed breed. They are approximately 10 to 12 weeks old. Both cats have extra toes on their front paws only...

  • Nail Trim Aversion

    Nail Trim Aversion Q: We have a problem with our female Bulldog. She's a really nice dog most of the time but won't let me cut her toenails. She just won't let anyone touch her feet. Is there anything we could try at home that would make her a little sleepy, such as a little benedryl? Do you think...

  • Nasal Passage and Nose problems in dogs

    Nasal Passage and Nose problems in dogs Nasal or pharyngeal obstruction Question: Dr. Mike, I have been trying to identify the source of a nasal or pharyngeal obstruction in my sweet lab, Molly. She is a found dog of unknown age, probably 8 or so. In April, I took her to my vet, thinking that she...

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