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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  • The Geriatric Cat

    Are pets living longer Question: Dr. Richards, Are pets in general these days living longer than they did 50 years ago? Some people say that the advent of immunizations for diseases such as distemper, parvo and heart worm have not prolonged the life expectancy of the average pet. But yet it also...

  • The Geriatric Dog

    Older Irish Setter with Possible Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Q: Dear Dr. Mike, I also have a 12 1/2 year old small field variety Irish Setter. She has developed mild seizure type behaviors-no falling, salivating or loss of consciousness. I watched for a few days and it seemed to be near mealtime...

  • The Human Risks and Pet Cats

    Cats and risks to pregnant woman Question: Dear Dr. Richards: Hello. I am a subscriber of your very informative newsletter and was wondering if you could provide me with some information on the following: I am aware that women who are pregnant should not be exposed to cat litter (because of a...

  • Throat Problems in Cats

    Hoarseness in cat Question: Dear Dr. Richards, I have a 10 year old neutered male cat, who has been a 100% indoor cat in a multi-cat household since I found him at about 7 weeks old on the streets of a large city in Malaysia. For the last six months or so, Fritz has been having recurring bouts of...

  • Thrombocytopenia and Platelet problems

    also see Immune mediated hemolytic anemia also see IMHA also see Bloodwork also see blood disorders also see immune disorders also see vonWillebrands Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia, IMHA and Evans syndrome . - Golden Retriever Question: STUMPED OWNER & VET (I think) In late November I took my...

  • Thunderstorm Anxiety

    Thunderstorm anxiety behavior modification Question: Dr Richards, I have a 11 yo chihuahua with a terrible fear of thuderstorms. I have tried behavior modification using tapes of thunderstorms but she seems more afraid of the flash of lightening, so it hasn't worked. Her vet has suggested a...

  • Tibial plateau leveling Osteotomy in Dogs

    Cruciate ligament treatment and TPLO surgery Question: Mike, Thanks so much -- your email reply helped me to sort things out and take action. I have read it several times and will continue to go over it. I have some questions, and have put them all together, at the end. Dr. D. will be coming to the...

  • Toxic to Cats

    also see Poisoning and Toxicosis in cats also see Poisoning and Toxicosis in dogs also see Sudden death in cats also see Sudden death in dogs Please don't Feed Your Pet - Alcoholic beverages - Avocado - Chocolate (all forms) - Coffee (all forms) - Fatty foods - Macadamia nuts - Moldy or spoiled...

  • Toxins (Poisons) That Effect Dogs

    Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet - Alcoholic beverages - Avocado - Chocolate (all forms) - Coffee (all forms) - Fatty foods - Macadamia nuts - Moldy or spoiled foods - Onions, onion powder - Raisins and grapes - Salt - Yeast dough - Garlic - Products sweetened with xylitol This list is based on the...

  • Toxoplasmosis, Human Pregnancy, Infants and Cats

    Toxoplasmosis - Pregnancy risk with cats Q: We recently moved from an apartment to a house with a backyard. My two cats (two year old male and one year old female - both 'fixed') made the transition ok (the female was scared for awhile, but the male seemed excited/happy). Now that it's getting...

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