Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain or spinal cord (myelitis) due to viral or bacterial infection, skull fracture, wounds, parasites or fungi. It may be idiopathic (unknown)and can be immune-mediated where the immune system attacks the brain or spinal cord. Symptoms depend on the area of the brain affected and can appear suddenly and […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
October 2015 The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) had approved a drug to treat Cushing’s Disease in dogs in 2008. The FDA states that Vetoryl (trilostane) is the only drug approved by them to treat both pituitary-and-adrenal dependent Cushing’s in dogs. Vetoryl stops the production of cortisol in the adrenal glands. Cushing’s Disease occurs when […]
