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Your new puppy shivers for many of the same reasons that humans do. He may be cold--shivering is the body's way of warming itself. Or, your puppy may be suffering from nervousness or a fever. Less commonly, your new puppy's shivering or trembling may be...
Dogs technically do not have heart attacks in the way people do, but problems with their hearts from coronary or genetic heart disease can give sudden, painful episodes that look like heart attacks. Do not try to perform CPR on a dog with these symptoms...
Iverhart Max is a prescription medication for your dog used to prevent heartworms. Despite its effectiveness, Iverhart Max poses the risk for side effects.
Yorkies are such cuddly, furry puppies that you can't help but pick them up. Young children should be aware that puppies are fragile. Yorkies have to be given a lot of tender loving care. Follow these steps to comfortably bathe your Yorkie.
Rabies is a disease that can affect all warm-blooded animals. While the disease is most common in wild animals such as raccoons, foxes and skunks, the disease can be easily transmitted to your dog if it bitten by an infected animal. Most states currently...
Dogs can have seizures for a variety of reasons, from a neurological disorder like epilepsy to poisoning. Seizures in dogs should be treated as an emergency. After the first attack, the dog needs to be taken to the vet immediately for evaluation. Any...
Contrary to popular opinion, rats are wonderful small pets because they're clean, intelligent, affectionate, and playful. Rats can be kept in small places, making them popular pets for people who live in dormitories or shared housing. They are good pets...
Labrador retrievers have seizures for a variety of reasons, including bad reactions to medications, ingesting poison or an illness. Seizures vary in frequency and intensity. Seizures can be very mild (a brief bout of staggering) to the truly frightening...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines rabies as a "preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal." Rabies is most commonly seen in wild animals, with only 10 percent of reported cases...
Just like their human owners, dogs can develop epilepsy, which is a disorder that causes chronic seizures. Studies show that the average age of the patient when epilepsy starts is 2 to 3 years, and there are a number of causes. There is no cure, but with...
Rabies is a virus that affects the brain in most mammals. It is transmitted through saliva into an open wound. Kittens and cats with rabies will display the same symptoms. At first, the symptoms may be difficult to spot. It is important to rule out other...
Knowing how to tell when your dog is sick is a critical part of being a dog owner. Spotting the signs of illness early on not only can help spare your dog pain, but it may also spare you an hefty veterinarian bill. The signs of illness in a dog can be...
The ability to recognize dog seizure symptoms is crucial in getting your dog the care he needs. Dog seizures generally consist of three phases: pre-ictal, ictal and post-ictal. Each phase has recognizable symptoms. While the most notable symptom of a dog...
Cats are hardy animals; however, they can experience a wide range of medical conditions. Stroke in a cat is called a Cerebrovascular Accident. Although it was once thought that strokes in felines were rare, recent studies show that it is more prevalent...
A dog seizure can be quite a frightening event, especially when her owners witness it for the first time. In most cases, the signs of seizure activity are evident, but there are some forms of seizure that produce subtler signs. These often can be...
Witnessing your dog in the midst of a seizure is undeniably frightening. There are various causes of seizures in dogs, among them injury, hereditary disorders and disease. Certain toxins, including some flea treatments, are known to lower the threshold...
Colic is a potentially fatal condition in a horse's digestive system. One common cause of colic is when a horse swallows too much sand with grass. The sand then builds up and blocks off part of the intestine. Other common causes are worm infestation...
Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pets. Fipronil and methoprene are the main active ingredients in Frontline. Combined, these parasiticides kill fleas before they bite as well as kill ticks that...
A seizure, also known as a convulsion or fit, is a sudden and involuntary loss of muscle control with an altered state of consciousness. There are three phases of a seizure in a dog: pre-ictal, ictal and post-ictal. Recognizing the symptoms of these...
Seizures in canines can have several causes, many of them quite serious. Symptoms of a seizure should never be ignored. The underlying problem can be life-threatening. Your veterinarian is the only one who can determine the cause and the proper course of...
Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is a bacterial disease caused by ticks. Lyme disease is treatable, but the symptoms are often overlooked and the ticks that cause it are often small enough to evade a visual body check. A blood test is required for proper...
Each dog has its own unique personality. However, along with that individuality comes potential problems, such as a propensity toward anxiety. Some people are oblivious to the possibility that their pet could be suffering from anxiety or stress, but most...
No doubt you love your dog and would never intentionally be neglectful when it comes to his well-being. But how do you know when your dog is not feeling well? Unlike a human, your dog cannot speak up when he is feeling pain or illness. He may yelp when...
Seizures occur in roughly 2 percent to 3 percent of dogs (see Resources). Although the cause is indefinite, it's most likely because of genetics. It's hard enough to see a human suffer during a seizure, but it can be even worse watching your dog...
Rabies is a virus that can be lethal if it is transmitted to humans. Deaths from rabies kill nearly 55,000 people a year, according to the World Health Organization. The transmission of the virus occurs when an infected animal bites another animal or...
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