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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  • Sudden Death in Dogs

    Sudden death in Husky Question: Greetings, My 6 yr old Husky (Specs) died in his sleep Tuesday night, 11/22. He was in excellent health and was very active indoor dog. We went to bed around 10, he slept in his usual spot at the foot of the bed. When we awoke to take all 3 dogs for a walk, he was...

  • Supporting your Local Veterinary Hospital

    Support Your Local Veterinary Hospital Perhaps you have never really considered how a veterinary hospital is funded and what that means for your pet. Human hospitals are supported through government assistance, including programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, tax-relief if they are non-profit and...

  • Surgery and Surgical Complications in cats

    Chest abscess lumpectomyspay suture reaction and infection Question: I had my kitten (5 months) go thru surgery last Monday, July 16, for a lumpectomy (abscess on chest) and spay. 2 days later (July 18) the lumpectomy started oozing so I took her to the vet & they put her on a different...

  • Surgical Repair of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

    Femoral head ostectomy procedure - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Question: Hi! My 2 3/4 yr old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia at a few months of age. We took her to two teaching hospitals both of which confirmed the diagnosis. She also has had stomach ulcers...

  • Surgical Risk

    Laryngeal paralysis surgery risk Q: Dear Dr. Mike - My 13.5 year old golden retriever/irish setter mix has been diagnosed with Laryngeal paralysis. She does not have hyperthyroidism and has a strong heart and is in otherwise pretty good health. The surgeon also found a growth on her vocal chords...

  • Symptoms - Increased Drinking and Urinating

    The following are real life cases of Increased Drinking and Urinating in Dogs that have been treated by Dr. Mike Richards, DVM. Increased Drinking and Urinating Diagnosing the Cause of Increased Urination and Thirst Increased Drinking, Urinating and Appetite - Is it Acromegaly? Increased Drinking...

  • Symptoms - Increased Drinking and Urinating

    Excessive drinking and urinating Question: Doctor I have a spayed 17 year old cat (at least that old--she was adopted). Recently she began drinking copious amounts of water and urinating in her kitty litter box as well as in other areas of the house. My vet did blood work on her and can find no...

  • Symptoms That can mean serious illness

    The following are real life cases of symptoms in Dogs that can mean serious illness that have been treated by Dr. Mike Richards, DVM. Potential Causes for Pendulous Abdomen Is Increased Drinking and Urination a Sign of Cushing's Disease? Possible Causes for Lethargy, Seizure Like Activity and...

  • Territorial and Spraying Behavior in Cats

    Spraying behavior in male cat Question: I wrote to you several weeks ago asking about using the dye to determine which cat was urinating improperly. Well, I caught my male in the act about 2 weeks ago and called my vet immediately!! He suggested Feliway and said to give it 2 weeks. We are now at...

  • Tests for Liver Disease in Dogs

    Bile acid response testing for possible PSS Question: Hi Dr. Richards, I was wondering if you could review the below info and give me your opinion. I have a 4 and 1/2 year old Australian Shepard pure breed named Mojo. He is the best dog and I love him. I got him from a reputable breeder when he was...

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