Pet Health And Condition
- April 01, 2021
Lovan is used by veterinarians to reduce anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats. It is the equivalent to the human drug Prozac, but in a different dose.
Anxiety in pets
Pets can suffer many different types of anxiety, and your pet may be showing that anxiety in different ways. It may be a fear or phobia that your pet shows - when new people arrive at the house, or when a storm approaches, or it may be separation anxiety (this affects approximately 14% of dogs!), which may result in destructiveness, distressed vocalization (crying, howling or constant barking), or “housesoiling” (a nicer term for
- March 01, 2020
First, before we take a deep understanding of how epilepsy can affect pets, here are some common terms you will come across in this article about epilepsy and seizures in pets, and their definitions:
Common Terms - Epilepsy in Pets
- Automatisms - Involuntary or unconscious movements
- Atonic Seizure - Type of seizure that is characterised by a loss of muscle tone
- Cluster Seizures - Two or more seizures in a 24-hour period usually occurring with a shorter than normal interval
- Focal/Partial Seizure - Only one part of the brain is affected by the disruption to electrical impulses therefore only one part of the body is affected
- Generalised Seizure -