Botulism is a type of bacterium. There are 5 different types, the most common being Colustridium botulimae. It is a nerve toxin and all forms cause paralysis. Generally pets can be affected by eating dead animal carcasses, sometimes raw and/or spoiled foods, decayed vegetable matter. Symptoms begin with weakness in the hind legs which then […]
I’m not exactly a city person; I admit it. I grew up in more of a rural area with occasional trips to suburbia if we ever felt like going shopping. That all changed when I went away to college. It wasn’t a major metropolitan area but it was a lot busier than anything I was […]
Dogs foaming at the mouth can have many reasons. Where dogs are regularly vaccinated against rabies, it is usually not the cause. Of course if you are not sure about vaccinations, rabies can’t be ruled out. If you suspect your dog might be poisoned, this is an emergency situation and your dog should be seen […]
