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Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (CECS), previously known as Spike's disease, is a hereditary dog disease initially found in Border Terriers and has since been documented in many other dog breeds including Labrador Retrievers and Chihuahuas, with similarities to canine epilepsy.
Breed, lack of water, exercise, and high ambient temperature predispose dogs to heat stroke. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, difficulty breathing, and body temperature approaching 42 °C to 43 °C. Treatment includes cooling the dogs with wet towels and fans, intravenous fluid therapy, and other supportive care. [171]
Dogs do not consistently age seven times as quickly as humans. Aging in dogs varies widely depending on the breed; certain breeds, such as giant dog breeds and English bulldogs, have much shorter lifespans than average. [39] Most dogs reach adolescence by one year old; smaller and medium-sized breeds begin to age more slowly in adulthood. [40]
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the ...
An article has gone viral across the web and is terrifying pet owners. The blog post, NO ICE WATER FOR DOGS... PLEASE READ ASAP, discusses one dog's near deadly encounter from an innocent activity.
“If you notice you hurt your back after a recent physical activity, ice can help decrease the acute inflammatory response and swelling,” he explains. Types of cold therapy
The lethal dose for 50% of dogs is 100 – 200 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight, yet some dogs will exhibit signs of toxicosis after ingesting as little as 20 mg per kg. [38] In case of accidental intake of chocolate, especially involving a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended ...
Brandon Payton-Carrillo, left, his wife, Hope with their son Diego, 2 and their daughter Josephine, 5, and the family's 12 year-old dog, Frido, at their home in Milwaukee on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.