Botulism is a type of bacterium. There are 5 different types, the most common being Colustridium botulimae. It is a nerve toxin and all forms cause paralysis. Generally pets can be affected by eating dead animal carcasses, sometimes raw and/or spoiled foods, decayed vegetable matter. Symptoms begin with weakness in the hind legs which then […]
A dog’s tail does tell many tales – happiness, anger, aggression, excitement, fear, among them. But you may also be able to determine what breeds make up your mixed breed dog by its tail. A dog’s tail is an extension of its spine. It consists of 6-23 vertebrae, muscles attached to the spine and vertebrae […]
Most puppies and young dogs have loads of high energy. People often mistakenly use the term “hyperactive” to describe their behavior. Before labeling your dog hyperactive, he/she should be seen by a veterinarian to make sure it is not a medical problem. Symptoms can include constant motion, being restless in the extreme, tail chasing, frantic […]
