Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain or spinal cord (myelitis) due to viral or bacterial infection, skull fracture, wounds, parasites or fungi. It may be idiopathic (unknown)and can be immune-mediated where the immune system attacks the brain or spinal cord. Symptoms depend on the area of the brain affected and can appear suddenly and […]
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters can wreak devastation on people and pets. Since there is not always sufficient warning of an impending disaster, it is best to be prepared at all times. Some tips on keeping animals safe during a disaster: Animals should not be left behind. You don’t know how long it […]
FeLV, Feline Leukemia Virus, is a deadly disease that affects domestic cats and some wild ones as well. There are 3 main types of FeLV, A, B and C. Infection of one, two or all three can occur in a cat. A is in all FeLV diagnosed cats. It results in a severly weakened immune […]
