Did you know that… “Heart disease in dogs” is mostly a chronic condition that requires long-term care? But how can we help them live longer with us? First, let's understand the disease, how to closely monitor symptoms, and how to adjust our care habits appropriately. Heart disease in dogs is a condition where the heart is not functioning efficiently (mostly due to leaky heart valves or age-related heart muscle degeneration). When the heart weakens, it can't pump blood to the body and lungs as effectively as before, resulting in symptoms such as easy fatigue, coughing, and shortness of breath in the sun. Common heart diseases in dogs, especially older dogs or certain breeds, can be broadly categorized as follows: Valvular degeneration (common in small breeds), Myocardial degeneration…
What is cryptorchidism? Cryptorchidism is a common abnormality in male dogs and cats, but it's not normal. It requires surgical removal; it shouldn't be kept. How do you know if your dog's testicle is missing? In the case of Chocolate Chip, our handsome French Bulldog, his owner noticed he only had one testicle and brought him to Taling Chan Animal Hospital. Dr. Ae (Dr. Wichayaporn Athikanon) used an ultrasound to locate the missing testicle, which was found hidden in the groin. This condition, where the testicle isn't in the scrotum, is called cryptorchidism...
Saving "Mocha's" Eye After Discovering a Deep, Near-Penetrating Ulcer! "Mocha," a French Bulldog, needed urgent eye treatment after a large, 3-millimeter-long descemetocele was discovered in her cornea. This was a highly dangerous condition, almost penetrating the innermost layers of her eye. 👁️ The case required the expertise of a veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Adirek Limnarongdech (Dr. Bell). Dr. Limnarongdech used a contact lens designed for animals to support the very thin cornea and reduce irritation…
A cat was rushed to the hospital with symptoms of inability to urinate, lethargy, and vomiting—dangerous signs of urinary tract obstruction. This is the case of "Charles," a 3-year-old British Longhair cat who suddenly became lethargic, vomited, and most frighteningly, couldn't urinate, requiring an emergency hospital visit! 🔍 What happened to Charles? Upon arrival at Dr. Bua's clinic…
Despite having undergone hip replacement surgery previously, Tora, a Shiba Inu, has continued to experience leg pain for the past year. Before treatment at Taling Chan Animal Hospital, Tora, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, was unable to put weight on his hind leg, even after a previous hip replacement surgery elsewhere and consistent physical therapy. The owner consulted with Dr. Tang, who concluded that surgery was needed to remove the old hip replacement. What happened to the hip replacement Tora had? During the surgery, Dr. Tang discovered the cause of Tora's chronic pain: a loose material – the metal stem in the femur had dislocated from its original position…