Epilepsy – brain disorder resulting in periodic seizures The following breeds are prone to epilepsy – Brittany Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Vizsla, Italian Greyhound, Poodle, Schipperke, Bearded Collie, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Dogue de Bordeaux. Seizures – Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Norwich Terriers, Papillons, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren and Border Collies appear to have a […]
The ancient Percheron Horse gets its name from the province in France of La Perche, southwest of Paris. The people of La Perche have always bred these horses and they are an intricate part of their lives. Although the poodle didn’t originate in France, it was standardized as a distinct breed there. During the reign […]
Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease that while you may not have heard about it, is common in pets. It can be detected even in its early stages and is treatable. The glomerulus is the part of the kidney that filters waste, water and other chemicals from the blood which are then eliminated through urination. Filtering […]
