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? …
Makrut, a stray cat, approximately 5 years old, was brought in for treatment by his owner with skin sores spreading across his face, nose, body, legs, and tail. The sores were raised, with some areas becoming pitted and filled with blood and lymph. Veterinarians examined cells from the sores and found a deep fungal infection, known as Sporotrichosis. The disease is most commonly caused by the Sporotrix schenckii bacteria, a common environmental pathogen transmitted through wounds or bites. It can also be transmitted to mammals such as dogs or…
Symptoms of rabbits that may indicate that they are sick, so the owner must observe and pay attention to the following symptoms that change. If your rabbit shows any abnormal symptoms, you should take it to see a veterinarian immediately. 5 signs that your rabbit is sick 1. Not cheerful, weak, and eating less: Almost every sick rabbit will show these symptoms. To find the symptoms quickly, the owner should observe the amount of food and water that the animal eats every day. 2. No feces or more feces than usual: Rabbit gastrointestinal stasis (RGIS) is a group of symptoms that often occur after the rabbit stops eating. The digestive system will work less. The contractions of the digestive tract are reduced…
A torn knee ligament is a condition that all dogs can experience. The causes of a torn knee ligament are divided into 2 types: acute and chronic. 1. Acute: Usually caused by an accident, such as a dog falling into a hole, causing the hind leg to twist inward, causing the knee ligament to be pulled excessively and eventually torn. 2. Chronic: Dogs often have osteoarthritis from a dislocated patella for a long time, which predisposes them to a torn knee ligament. Most dogs, around 80%, tend to have chronic ligament damage. The image shows the position of the knee ligament. Normally, it holds the tibia in place and prevents it from moving forward. However, if a ligament tear occurs, the tibia can move freely forward. This makes the knee joint unstable when the dog walks. Source…
1. Prepare yourself before vaccination because vaccination is like a disease simulation to let your pet's body build immunity. Therefore, you should make sure that they are healthy before receiving every vaccination to avoid illness, side effects and allergic reactions that may occur. Also, try to avoid bathing for at least 1 week after vaccination. 2. Injecting too often does not prevent better. Injecting on schedule is best. Everyone knows that vaccinations must be received regularly every year, once a year. However, puppies should receive a booster shot for the 2nd-3rd time in the same year *to build sufficient immunity during the period when they need special care. 3. Vaccinations should be injected with the same brand because some brands of vaccines are different...
Blood Types in Dogs The dog blood type system (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen: DEA) is determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells. Each dog may have more than one blood type. Currently, there are 8 blood types: DEA 1.1, 1.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The dog blood type test kit (Alvedia…
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