There has been an outbreak of a deadly horse virus – herpes virus-1. It is highly contagious and can be fatal. The virus was discovered at the National Cutting Horse Association’s Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. There were 400 horses participating in the events lasting from April 30 through May 8. Since the event, […]
Asthma, also known as allergic bronchitis, is more common in cats than dogs, but occurs in both. It is also more common in young or middle-aged pets. Asthma sufferers respond the same whether human or animal. Siamese and Himalayan cats appear to be more prone to asthma. Some of the causes of asthma can be […]
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, swine flu, the H1N1 virus, does pose a threat to your cat and possibly other pets. A cat in Iowa has been diagnosed with the virus. Two members of the family came down with the virus and their 13 year old cat became ill with flu-like symptoms as […]
