As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]
Since the 1800s, pets entering the United Kingdom have been placed in 6 month quarantine to prove they did not have rabies. But that regulation has eased. As of January 1, 2012, animals from the European Union and listed countries including the United States and Australia can enter with proof of a rabies vaccination 21 […]
The following is a list of some illnesses that are preventable in cats. If you begin vaccinations at an early age you are giving your cat every opportunity to live a healthy, happy, long life. There is controversy over yearly boosters, whether to give or not to give them. Personally I think it’s advisable at […]
