Epilepsy is a seizure disorder. It can be idiopathic (unknown origin) or acquired. Acquired epilepsy is usually caused by a head trauma. One idea put forth about what causes idiopathic epilepsy is an imbalance in chemicals that transmit electrical impulses to the brain. The condition may be inherited in the following breeds: Beagles, Dachshunds, Keeshonden, […]
October 23, 2012 Wildwood Seed & Specialties of Monroe, Oregon, has voluntarily recalled some of their Sleek and Sassy brand bird and small animal food. These foods contain raw in-shell peanuts that were recalled by Sunland Inc.. Sunland Inc. extended their recent recall of peanut butter and other nut butters due to possible salmonella contamination. […]
Urinary incontinence is an involuntary leakage of urine occurring in spayed female dogs. It can occur months or years after the dog has been spayed. Most of the time the leakage occurs due to low hormone (estrogen) levels. While dogs can urinate normally, they cannot control leakage due to loss of estrogen and muscle tone. […]
