vestibular apparatus is the neurological equipment responsible for perceiving one’s body’s orientation relative to the earth (determining if you are upside-down, standing up straight, falling etc.) and informing ones eyes and extremities how they should move accordingly.
The vestibular apparatus allows us to walk, even run, on very uneven ground without falling, helps us know when we need to right ourselves, and allows our eyes to follow moving objects without becoming dizzy.
What is Dystocia ?
we try search at google and found some information about Dystocia, According to a source Dystocia mean difficult birth, and though cats sometimes require professional assistance to deliver kittens, or a C-section surgery, the general trend is for them to have very high success rates on their own.
A runt or dead kitten is not unusual to find within a normal litter, so this should not be a cause for concern, though the runt may require some extra care to help it “catch up†to its siblings.
UTI or urinary tract infection is very common both in humans and in dogs. The symptoms of this disease in your pets are very much the same as it is in you. More often than not, this disease is caused by bacteria such as the E. coli. If left untreated, UTI may develop into a disease of the kidney that could otherwise cause death to your pet.
Ticks and fleas are disease carriers; they transmit tapeworms and cause allergic reactions which can cause scratching, infection and hair loss. A cat, in rare cases, can also contact serious diseases from ticks like Lyme disease which causes swollen joints, fever and lameness.
Specially formulated shampoos, sprays, dips and powders eliminate the problem and will instantly relieve your cat from biting ticks and fleas. Shampoos clean the dirt as well as get rid of biting fleas. Sprays and dips eliminate fleas and their residue. Powders perform the same functions as a spray.
There are various medicines available in the market which halts the complete lifecycle of ticks and fleas. Continue with these medicines even after you have got your cat free of these pests. Collars and spot-ons are some additional products that help to make your cat pest free.
The larvae, flea eggs, adult fleas are killed by spot-ons. It also protects against ticks transmitting Lyme diseases. They kill fleas within 12 hours and prevent infestation for a month. It also eliminates fleas before they begin to lay eggs. These medications are effective and gentle on the pet. Continue reading 'Cat Flea and Tick Medicine'»
If you think your dog is pregnant because he is acting weird or he’s on heat, think again. It might either be true or false alarms. To know the early pregnant dog symptoms is necessary so that you can figure out the truth whether he is expecting little John’s and Jean’s or not. There are some canine pregnancy indicators and manifestations to help you discover dog pregnancy is around the corner.
There are instances when you as owner don’t realize your dog is pregnant. Dog breeding occurs even without you being aware of it. Majority of owners are wary about taking their pets under confinement especially when delivering puppies. To determine if conception is taking place, you should know the pregnant dog symptoms. Before anything else, try to identify if your do has reached sexual maturity which is determined between six months and 16 months depending on the breed of your dog. Usually, a dog should be between 18 and 24 months old before getting pregnant and conceive a puppy or puppies. Continue reading 'Pregnant Dog Symptoms'»
Cerebellar hypoplasia is a disorder found in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not completely mature at birth.
Usually symptoms of cerebellar hypoplasia can be seen immediately at birth in cats, but sometimes can take two months or so to become apparent in dogs. Cerebellar hypoplasia causes jerky movements, tremors and generally uncoordinated motion. The animal often falls down and has trouble walking. Tremors increase when the animal is excited and subside when at ease.
There are several bacterial infections and viral infections such as feline panleukopenia,[1] that can result in the disorder in both cats and dogs. However, the disease can also be caused by malnutrition, poisoning, injury or general accidents during development in the fetus.
The disease does not get better or worse with age, but the cat or dog can usually learn to somewhat compensate for it and should have a normal lifespan. Most afflicted animals can lead a fairly normal life if special considerations for the animal’s disability are taken by the pet’s owner. Continue reading 'Cerebellar hypoplasia in cats and dogs'»
Many of these plants are in households now or will be sometime in the future. Just because they are in this list doesn’t mean you should get rid of them. Most of these plants must be ingested to cause problems, but as we all know our pets’ behavior can be unpredictable. Whether you actually remove these plants from your home and yard are up to you, but watch your pets around them. Be especially diligent about cleaning up any plant debris like fallen leaves, flowers or trimmings.
Here are just a few common plants to watch your pets around:
Grapes and Raisin These tasty treats to humans but deadly to dogs have been in the news this past year and even making the rounds of the internet. It is not know why they are so toxic to dogs so keep them away from Fido. They may cause diarrhea, vomiting and in some cases kidney failure.
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