Border Collies are very energetic dogs and will give their all to a task even to the point of exhaustion. Border Collie Collapse (BCC) is an episodic nervous system disorder induced by strenuous exercise. There is a genetic mutation involved and working in hot weather is a factor as well. This gene mutation, DNM 1 […]
Narcoplexy and cataplexy are similar conditions, both are disorders of the nervous system. Narcoplexy episodes include excessive daytime sleeping, lack of energy, loss of consciousness. With cataplexy, there is no loss of consciousness but a sudden muscle paralysis. The pet is still alert and will follow any movement with the eyes. Both are spontaneous and […]
Adenovirus is a contagious virus that affects all mammals, humans and their pets, and birds. There are two types, 1 and 2, Type 1 being the more serious as it attacks the liver causing it to hemorrhage which can result in shock and death. Type 2 can cause respiratory infection and if left untreated, pneumonia. […]
