Clydesdales are a recognizable draft horse made popular by Anheiser-Busch’s Budweiser beer. Thought to have originated in Clyde Valley (or Clydesdale) Lansekshire in Scotland, they were named for the valley. Until the advent of the automobile, draft horses were used to pull carriages and carts. They came into use as ceremonial horses because their large […]
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, […]
Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease in which there is a gradual loss of coordination and strength that begins in the hind quarters. About 80% of cases of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) occur in German Shepherd Dogs, leading researchers to believe there is a genetic component to the disease in this particular breed. DM is usually seen […]
