About the Virtual Veterinarian

My name is Dr. Rick Rickards. I am licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in the State of Ohio.

I have been in practice since the 1950's. You may have seen me on television, I used to be staff Veterinarian to Channel 5 and I had my own show on Channel 3. For 10 years I had a weekly radio show, first on WJW, then WWWE and finally WERE. My cat, Ms. Motley, shared the mike with me. She used to take the "cat calls" and signed off with the phrase "Purr to the People!" Here is a tribute to, and and photo of, Ms. Motley (with me).

How can I help you? Well, by developing a website that will provide the answers to FAQ's [Frequently Asked Questions] in the animal field. As time goes by we will develop this site together.

In the meantime, if you have any animal problems you can E-mail me at  docrick@petalk.com  _or call me at 216-531-PETS ( 216-531-7378)... feel free to offer me any of your suggestions, praise, or criticism. Let's hear from you!  If I'm not in when you call then have me paged.