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Epilepsy 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 ”storm” in the brain are the hallmark of epilepsy. A diagnosis of epilepsy is made only after all other reasons for such seizures have been ruled out. Although there is no cure for epilepsy, frequent seizures can typically be managed with drugs. Summary A seizure consists of spontaneous, uncontrolled movements such as trembling, twitching or leg paddling, or changes in consciousness or behavior, which are caused by electrical…

Cool, crisp weather brings the potential for new toxins for your pets to encounter. Let’s briefly review some of the seasonal risks you need to be aware of in order to keep your pet safe. Rodenticides As the weather cools down, vegetation dies off and crops are harvested, mice and rats will often come inside structures looking for food and warmth. This in turn leads most homeowners to look for ways to “disinvite” these unwelcome visitors! If you need to use a rodenticide, use it with extreme care and keep it as far away from your pets as possible. Many…