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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  • Neurological Diseases and Disorders of Dogs

    The following are real life cases of Neurological diseases and disorders of dogs treated by Dr. Mike Richards, DVM. Diagnosing a Neurological Problem Auditory Triggered Spasms Treating Spinal cord problem Head injury in Cairn Terrier Severe Head trauma Head trauma treatment in dogs Muscular...

  • Neurological Disorders in Cats

    Spina Bifida Question: My 3 months old kitten Angel Bear has just been diagnosed with spina bifida by my vet. What we had thought was urine creeping up in the area where his tail ought to be (he's a himalayan/alley type manx mix) is in fact spinal fluid oozing out. He has no other health problems...

  • Nose - Nasal Problems

    Nasal odor in Himalayan - nasal passage mass Question: Dear Doctor- I have a 12.9 year old male Himalayan who is the absolute light of my life. There are no other animals in the house and he is primarily a house cat but I let him go in the garden and grass with me for a few minutes each day. He...

  • Odor Problems and Treatments

    Skin Odor and Dandruff Question: Dear Dr. Mike, We have an 8 year old male Lab who has had terrible dandruff, itching and a horrible odor for 2 years now. This appears in the summer and disappears in the winter. He does not swim and we do not have air conditioning as we live in upstate New York and...

  • Oral problems - Mouth, Tooth and Dental Care

    Dental lesions in CRF cat Question: My 17 year old siamese was diagnosed with chronic renal failure a year ago. Her teeth are not in good shape and I am worried that this could worsen her condition. The vet told me she has a reabsorbtion lesion that is painful. When my cat yawned today I saw a...

  • Oral problems - Stomatitis

    Stomatitis - new treatment medications Question: Dear Dr. Mike, I read an interesting article the other day (Mayo Clinic, I believe) about the success they seem to be having with treating stomatitis in AIDS victims with thalidomide. I understand that there have been no official studies done, but...

  • Orthopedic Disorders of Dogs

    Stiff Hind Leg Walk - Luxating Patella and Other Problems Q: Dear Dr. Mike, For the last four years or so (my dog is about 5 and a half) my dog has been walking with a stiff hind leg walk (does not bend her knees) although her trot looks fine. She's a scent hound (beagle cross) and has been able to...

  • Orthopedic Problems in Cats

    Treating arthritis in cats Question: I subscribe to your newsletter. Our oldest cat (15 years old) limps slightly. It seems that her hips bother her and also a front leg that was broken when she was young. Is there a medication that's effective for arthritis in cats. She also suffers from and takes...

  • Osteochondritis or OCD

    OCD surgery in Cheasapeake Question: Dear Dr. Mike, My 11 month old Chessie has been favoring his left shoulder for several months. He has had X-rays however no "visible" signs of cartilage tears were visible. There is a clear difference between left and right shoulders and some arthritic evidence...

  • Ovaban and Cheque use in Dogs

    Cheque (Rx) vs Ovaban - side effects Q: We have a black lab that is due to come into heat in October, during bird season. We have heard of a product called, Check. Probably spelled different. It is a liquid that you give a drop of each day. We are thinking about using this to delay her heat cycle...

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