In the last ten years, veterinary emergency referral practices have proliferated across the nation. Back in the day, there were fewer options and veterinary schools were the gold standard. With the recent shift towards specialization in the industry, there are now many options for emergency, referral, and critical care hospitals. But not all hospitals are […]
Myelomalacia, also known as hematomyelia, is a progressive ischemic (local deficiency of blood supply) necrosis of the spinal cord. It is caused by injury to the spinal cord or disc disease. The necrosis begins at the site of the injury and then in time, moves in both directions, up and back. Symptoms include numbness and/or […]
Announcing the first major win for animals in 2013, the HSUS reports that Taiwan has banned trade in marine animals and their products. In response to the horrible images of the yearly seal slaughter in Canada, many governments are taking action to ban seal product trade. In 2009, 27 European Union countries joined the U.S. […]
