If your Burmese American Longhair is having trouble moving around you may want to call your vet and schedule an office visit. Your American Longhair’s lack of mobility could be from a number of things including arthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), or Schiff-Sherrington phenomenon. Schiff-Sherrington phenomenon occurs when the American Longhair’s spinal cord is severed or cut across by a small yet severe lesion on the American Longhair’s lower back. This causes an extreme posturing of the upper limbs. The hind limbs may also suffer from paralysis or loss of strength and muscle, which occurs due to damage of the border cells and “interneurons” all of which are found in the second lumbar vertebrae. The overall result is pain and the inability for your Burmese American Longhair to move as she did before. Your veterinarian Greenwood, IN will need to examine you ... Read more »

If you are looking to register your Shar Pei with one of the officially recognized canine associations then you will need the right paper work and registration papers for filing. Your vet may be able to help you determine and gather the necessary paperwork for your Shar Pei’s registration. In general, all purebred dogs are eligible for the American Kennel Club (AKC) association registration as long as his litter has been registered. If you purchase a dog under the assumption that it is a purebred dog then you should have received an individual dog registration application from the seller. You will need to complete the application and submit it to the AKC along with fees and any other requirements as outlined on the AKC website. Dogs can also be registered online. You should receive a registration certificate from the AKC in about three weeks. For breed related questions, talk with your veterinarian Moorpark ... Read more »

Your cat has a righting reflex that enables her to turn around quickly so she can land on her feet in a fall. Her flexible spine helps your cat move quickly and the fluid in her inner ear helps her keep track of which way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet doesn’t mean she won’t get hurt in a fall. If the fall distance is too short, your cat may not have the time to turn around and she could crash to the ground. If the fall is too high, your cat could bottom out and bang her tummy on the ground, resulting in internal injuries. She could suffer orthopedic injuries to her feet and legs as they act as shock absorbers. And if your cat bangs her head on the ground it could be disastrous. Thus it is important to avoid falls at all. For more information, contact your Flint, MI veterinarian.

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