For years, senior cats have been known to suffer seizures. The causes have been labeled idiopathic meaning they are unknown. The condition was named “Tom (the cat”) and Jerry (the mouse) Syndrome” by researchers because of Tom’s reaction to loud sounds usually made by Jerry. Tom’s body would jerk involuntarily upon hearing the sudden loud […]
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) usually affects kittens. To date no cure has been found and it is fatal. There is a drug called polyprenyl immunostimulant (PI) that may prolong life in cats with the dry form of FIP. FIP, which attacks white blood cells, is believed to be a mutation of Feline Enteric Coronavirus (FECV)that […]
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, TX is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone Pet Treats, Item #29050, UPC#2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013 due to the potential for salmonella contamination. Pet Care has decided to err on the side of caution and recall the product. 248 cases of this lot […]
