Like people, pets need vaccines. And pet vaccinations, like those for humans, may sometimes require a booster to keep them effective. Furthermore, cats are susceptible to diseases because they don’t get regular shots or boosters. They also tend to catch infections from other animals. The good news is that vaccines are safe and effective and […]
Category: Nervous System Conditions
Can My Pet Suffer From Rabies?
Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the neurological system that can still challenge a veterinary neurosurgeon. It affects warm-blooded mammals, meaning it can infect many household pets, though getting infected is rare. Rabies is not a new disease as the first confirmed case of animal rabies was in 1898, but there is still much […]
Your Veterinary Neurologist Explains: What Is a Veterinary Neurological Disorder?
As an animal lover and pet parent, it is tough to imagine your best friend suffering, whether it is from an accident while traveling or playing, or even worse, from any type of serious condition or disease such as a neurological disorder. A veterinary neurologist could help you with this. If your pet happens to […]
Common Nervous System Conditions for Some Dog Breeds
Dogs are all about movement; they love walking, running, jumping, wiggling their tails, and more. All of this highlights the importance of their nervous system. Such a critical system within your dog’s body consists of the spinal cord and brain (the Central Nervous System or CNS) and all the nerves between them (Peripheral Nervous System […]