Chronic kidney disease is a common condition in dogs and cats, especially in older animals. The most important management in this condition is proper dietary management, such as limiting protein and certain minerals, supplementing with vitamins and essential fatty acids. Before the veterinarian manages the animal's diet, a physical examination should be performed to see if it is overweight or underweight, how much muscle mass it has, and an assessment of the severity of the kidney disease, such as blood tests and kidney ultrasounds. After the physical examination, the animal's diet can be managed, controlling the amount of certain minerals that affect the kidneys, such as phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. The animal should also be fed with an appropriate amount of protein, not too much or too little, because too little will make the animal's body's performance worse and it will become thin. Alternatively, certain vitamins can be supplemented, such as vitamin B, essential fatty acids, such as...
Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think It's time for us to understand more about this disease so that we can safely cope and help stop the spread of rabies. Rabies is caused by the Rabies virus (pronounced Rabies) that destroys the central nervous system, causing madness. The rabies virus is spread through the saliva of animals that are carriers of the disease through a bite, making the disease contagious to humans and other animals. After being infected, symptoms will appear within 21 to 60 days. This virus is destroyed by heat, sunlight, and dryness. It is also easily destroyed by soap and water and common disinfectants...
Dog owners often worry about whether to neuter their dogs due to fears about possible side effects. But neutering can have more positive effects on dogs than many people realize.
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If your pet has these symptoms, take it to see a veterinarian immediately. 1. Fainting, convulsions/spasms, unconsciousness 2. High fever, fever 3. Unable to urinate, painful straining 4. Consuming toxic substances or being bitten by venomous animals 5. Serious accidents, falls from heights, head and eye injuries 6. Non-stop bleeding, severe blood loss 7. Difficulty breathing, pale gums, purple tongue 8. Severe vomiting or diarrhea 9. Difficulty giving birth 10. Heatstroke 11. Restlessness and showing pain Taling Chan Animal Hospital (near Taling Chan Police Station) No. 1 Soi Boromratchonnanee 61, Boromratchonnanee Rd., Chim Phli Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, Bangkok 10170 Tel.…
Vaccinate against rabies and donate dog food to stray dogs at Dog Island, which has more than 400 dogs. Talingchan Animal Hospital has vaccinated against rabies and donated dog food to stray dogs at Dog Island, which has more than 400 dogs. The team was led by Dr. Kanokphan Chotikavanich (Dr. Tik) and Dr. Wichaporn Athikanon (Dr. Ae), along with staff from Talingchan Animal Hospital who came to help vaccinate the stray dogs at Dog Island today. This activity is something that Talingchan Animal Hospital has done every year, and this year is the 10th year…
Sudden cold like this, not only people are shocked, but our dogs are also shocked. In this cold weather, don't forget to take care of your health and the health of your dogs. Diseases that come with the cold are colds, respiratory diseases. Therefore, you should find clothes to keep your dogs warm. You should find a soft cushion, bed, or blanket for your dog to sleep on. Do not let your dog sleep in areas with strong winds. Infectious diseases such as distemper, enteritis, and diarrhea are caused by cold weather, which makes viruses last longer in the environment. Food that is left out also allows bacteria to grow well. Therefore, when feeding your dog during this time, you should warm it up. After eating, put it away immediately, do not leave it out...
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints that results in pain and loss of joint function, and subsequently affects the bones and tissues around them. It requires multiple management strategies, including medication to reduce and relieve the symptoms, and other management strategies, with obesity being one of the factors that must be managed. Weight on arthritis Normally, joints can function well when the pressure from the animal’s weight is balanced, due to the circulation of fluid in the joints, increased drainage of joint fluid, and the circulation of nutrients in the joints. However, in the case of animals that are overweight, excessive pressure on the joints can have adverse effects on the cartilage around the joints and can eventually develop into arthritis. Adipose tissue in the body on arthritis Studies have found that animals with a large amount of adipose tissue in the body produce more inflammatory mediators that affect cartilage and joints and the synovial membrane than normal, causing joint degeneration and inflammation. Can weight loss help reduce joint inflammation? …