Nervous System Health (10)
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Epilepsy and Seizures in Pets
March 21, 2014Epilepsy is a brain disorder that strikes humans as well as pets. While this condition is relatively rare in cats, it is common in dogs. Unpredictable, recurring seizures caused by an electrical… Full Article ›
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Hydrocephalus in Cats and Dogs
January 17, 2014Hydrocephalus, which literally means “water on the brain,” is a buildup of fluid inside the skull. This accumulation puts pressure on the brain, causing signs such as an enlarged, dome-shaped… Full Article ›
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4 Injuries That Can Take the Wag Out of Your Pet's Tail
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 14, 2013Have you ever noticed that dogs and cats are inadvertent tattletales? I can tell a lot about how a pet is feeling by whether a tail is wagging or waving happily, bristling angrily, or tucked… Full Article ›
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Motion Sickness in Dogs
January 14, 2013A car ride! A car ride! A car ride! For most dogs it’s the greatest thing since the cookie. But a dog can get motion sickness just like people do, which can mean that even a short car trip becomes… Full Article ›
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La Estenosis Lumbosacra
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero DACVM, DEVPC (ret), DVM, MSc, PhD, September 5, 2012La estenosis lumbosacra (ELS) es una compresión de la columna vertebral en la espalda baja. Puede ser causada por una variedad de anormalidades, incluyendo los desalineamientos,… Full Article ›
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Convulsiones y Epilepsia
September 4, 2012Un ataque (convulsión) es la transmisión súbita de impulsos nerviosos del cerebro que causan actividad muscular involuntaria. La epilepsia es una condición… Full Article ›
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Promising Drug Could Someday Help Dogs and Soldiers With Spinal Injuries
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 20, 2012An experimental new drug could help dogs — and possibly people — with spinal cord injuries. Although it's still in the early stages of testing, the drug was successfully used on… Full Article ›
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Spina Bifida
December 13, 2011Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects not only people but also dogs and cats. During gestation, the vertebrae typically grow around the spinal cord. When they fail to complete this… Full Article ›
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Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs
December 8, 2011Lumbosacral stenosis is a painful condition caused by a narrowing of the spinal column that results from either degeneration over time or a birth defect, which, in turn, puts pressure on the… Full Article ›
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Canine Distemper
November 27, 2011Prevention is the key with this disease. Distemper in dogs is caused by a virus which is spread through most body fluids including saliva, urine, and blood. It is highly contagious and often… Full Article ›