Similar to a stroke that occurs in the brain of a human, a stroke in the spinal cord of a dog takes place when there is a blockage of a blood vessel. Instead of the blockage being caused by a blood clot, spinal cord vessels are blocked by pieces of intervertebral disk that normally [...]
One of the most common skin conditions in felines is acne. Commonly seen along the chin and lips of many cats, the exact cause of feline acne is still unknown. Suspected causes include stress, food allergies and bacterial infections. Many believe that the use of plastic food dishes may be partially to blame as they [...]
Human obesity has been an issue that has been on the rise for years and now it seems that pets are along for the ride. More than half of the dogs and cats in the United States are considered to be obese. Much like in humans, obesity can affect the heart and lungs by [...]
A senior pet is susceptible to a host of health problems just due to the simple fact of aging. Keeping an eye on your pet’s weight can give you clues as to what might be going on inside your pet. Keeping your senior pet at a healthy weight also has its benefits your pet’s [...]
Plants – Any plant is considered highly toxic for our pet friends. Before planting a garden, check for potential poisonous plants to avoid exposure. Human foods – items like chocolate, onion, raisins, and grapes are toxic to dogs and cats, be very careful what you allow your pets to ingest. Medication – Both human and [...]
(by Susan A., Brown, DVM, Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital) Normal Rabbit Weight Unfortunately, what we thought was a normal rabbit weight in the past has often been an overweight rabbit. Obesity is a problem with rabbits that eat a diet too high in calories and that don’t get enough exercise. A healthy rabbit [...]