Fibrocartilagenous Embolish (FCE) or Spinal Cord Stroke occurs very suddenly. Small particles of the spinal disk (fibrocartilage) between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) block the blood vessels in the spine. FCE usually affects young or middle-aged dogs, medium to large breeds, but can occur in any dog. It rarely happens in cats or horses. […]
Coughing is more common in dogs than in cats but can occur in either. Our pets do cough every once in a while, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors, possibly inhaling foreign materials. Coughing will help to dislodge whatever is caught in the airways. Coughing often and/or uncontrollably is a cause for […]
Dry weather, lightening strikes, tossing a lit cigarette accidentally and more can trigger wildfires. They have tragic consequences for both humans and animals. Changes in air quality for areas near the wildfires affect the health of humans and animals alike. Burning chemicals from natural and man-made materials can be toxic and cause irritation and worse […]
