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 30, 2012 Wellpet LLC of Tewksbury, MA, has recalled some of its dry dog kibble products due to moisture contamination and the possibility of mold growth. The product affected is Wellness Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food, 12 lb. bags with a Best By date of August 8, 2013. Wellness reports that while […]
Called LAACS (long-acting anticoagulants), they are in use today in many rodenticides. The pellets are dyed green and while humans can recognize them for what they are, to cats and dogs who have limited color vision, they look like pet food. LAACS work by blocking the body’s use of Vitamin K which is needed to […]
