Cerebellar hypoplasia is a neurological condition that occurs in kittens and puppies who are born with an underdeveloped cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. In both humans and animals, the cerebellum (literally “little brain”) sits underneath the cerebrum and behind the brainstem at the base of the […]
How A Tiny Little Kitten Saved My Life
So let’s just get it all out on the table up front…to say that 2016 was not the best year for me would be a massive understatement. Kind of like saying Adolf Hitler had a few character flaws, or a venom-spitting cobra might not make the best pet for your 6-year old. I mean, we’ve […]
Vaccinations: Too Much Of A Good Thing?
To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? Never before has the topic of vaccination been so hotly debated as it is right now, in both human and veterinary medicine. Not surprisingly, it’s also becoming a big source of stress for pet parents as they try to make the best decisions regarding vaccination and its role in […]
Upper Respiratory Infections In Cats: Nothing To Sneeze At
Last month I had the incredible good fortune to meet, fall in love with, and ultimately adopt a sweet, tiny, smart-as-a-whip calico kitten who now goes by the name of Piper (more about her in a future post). Rescued from a kill shelter by a local rescue group, Piper came into my life with impeccable […]
It Takes A Village To Rescue A Kitten
So, lately my faith in humanity has taken a bit of an uppercut to the jaw, for various reasons that I will not elaborate upon here. Let’s just say the world can be a cruel place at times, for both humans and animals alike. Fortunately, just when I was most in need of solid evidence […]