Myasthenia gravis is a disease of the nervous system that occurs in dogs and (rarely) cats. Myasthenia gravis in dogs can be present at birth (ie, congenital), but is usually acquired in adult dogs. The most commonly affected breeds include German Shepherd dogs and retrievers. The most common cause of myasthenia gravis in dogs is an autoimmune condition in which antibodies in the blood attack receptors for a chemical called...
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Pets and children share a deep bond, one that teaches children empathy, compassion and respect. When Cynthia was five years old, her family acquired a cockapoo named Nellis from a neighbor who no longer wanted it. "I still consider Nellis to be the brother I never had," wrote Cynthia one afternoon a few months ago on the New York Times blog. Nellis played baseball with Cynthia by holding a plastic bat in his teeth and running the bases. When her...
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A Manhattan pet owner is going to court, claiming that her dog is more like a child than property.
After paying $1,600 for her Brussels Griffon Umka, Elena Zakharova discovered that the pooch needed thousands of dollars worth of surgery. She is now suing the pet store, alleging that they failed to provide information about the puppy's breeder -- or mention that the dog likely came from a puppy mill.
The lawsuit contends that Umka...
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Sometimes your favorite things go naturally together: Peanut butter and jelly. Baseball and hot dogs. Skiing and hot chocolate. Zumba and animals.
Zumba and animals?
This Sunday (April 15th) in Richmond, Kentucky they do. The Humane Society Animal League for Life of Madison County hatched the creative combination to raise -- not money -- but dog food and cat litter.
Fitness director Tracy Miller is leading a Move Your Paws Zumbathon, for which participants...
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Many household items are potentially toxic to pets (see also poison). Antifreeze is among the most problematic poisons for a variety of reasons:Antifreeze is commonly changed by do-it-yourself mechanics who may allow the coolant to drain into the street where pets can drink it.Antifreeze has a sweet taste that pets like.Antifreeze is a potent poison that can cause kidney problems and even death.In northern climates, antifreeze...
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Hedgehogs are noiseless, odorless, inoffensive and nondestructive in their manner. They are nocturnal and therefore are active in the evenings. If they are allowed to run in the house, they tend to hide in corners or under furniture. Many hedgehogs dig in carpets or in houseplant dirt, if accessible, and will forage for spiders and insects in the home. Most hedgehogs prefer dim, quiet environments and may react with fright at loud noises or bright lights....
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FREE downloadable PDF files providing a comprehensive review of some of the most timely pet health topics: Allergies, Fleas, Summer Safety Hazards, and Vomiting and Diarrhea.
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