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Pythiosis in Pets
Pythiosis is caused by a microorganism called pythium insidiosum. It can be found in climates where winters are mild and water does not freeze – southern U.S. coast, Eastern Australia, New Zealand, South America and Southeast Asia. While it can affect cats, cattle and humans, it is most common in dogs and horses. The organism […]
Vestibular Disease
Vestibular Disease can affect humans and dogs and cats as well as other mammals too. The vestibular system helps our body to navigate the earth. It allows our eyes, hands and legs know how to move, preventing falling. We are able to navigate on all types of terrain without dizziness or nausea. The most common […]
Neurological Problems in Pets
Following is a list of some of the neurological problems pets can face. Wobbler’s Syndrome Encephalitis (brain infection) Stroke – Caused by bleeding into the brain Brain Tumors and Abcesses Muscular Dystrophy – Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles Degenerative Myelopathy – Progressive loss of coordination beginning in hind quarters, resulting eventually in paralysis Necrotic Myelopathy […]