Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia are common in large breed dogs such as Great Danes, Boxers, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, Labrador, German Shepherds, Siberian Husky, Rottweilers. These diseases are inherited and may be caused by the environment and upbringing. Symptoms 1. Weak legs, hind legs dragging on the ground 2. Poor balance, unwilling to walk or run 3. Jumping on both legs like a rabbit 4. Standing with shaking legs, limping 5. Hind legs twisted to the side or standing with feet spread apart 6. Refusing to get up and walk for a long time may cause muscle atrophy Treatment guidelines 1. History taking and physical examination 2. X-ray to assess the severity of the disease 3.…
Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to an infection of the bone that attaches the teeth and surrounding areas. Periodontal disease is the most common cause of bad breath in dogs. The disease is mainly caused by food residue and tartar that builds up on the surfaces of the teeth. Research has found that 70% dogs aged 2 years and older have periodontal disease. Symptoms 1. Severe bad breath 2. Yellow stained teeth 3. Swollen, red, receding gums 4. Blood or pus mixed with saliva 5. Loose teeth 6. Common in pets aged 2 years and older who do not brush their teeth Treatment guidelines 1. Take a history and perform a physical examination. Initial oral examination 2. Complete blood count 3. Scaling or tooth extraction…
Cancer can occur in dogs and cats of all breeds. If the owner finds an abnormality, such as an abnormally growing lump in the pet, an X-ray or ultrasound is necessary to evaluate the results, including examining by puncturing the cells to make sure that it is not malignant. Therefore, the pet should be brought in for a health check-up regularly. If detected early, the chances of a cure are much higher. Symptoms 1. There is a tumor that expands or takes up more space, growing larger and larger, located on the skin or abdomen. 2. There is a wound that does not heal no matter how much treatment is given, such as various kinds of pockmarked wounds. 3. The intestines and stomach do not function normally, such as not contracting or contracting too much, causing irregular bowel movements. 4.…
?“Rak Jang”, a 13-year-old poodle. Initially, Rak Jang came for a preliminary health check and found a lump on her breast. The doctor recommended a biopsy. The results showed that the lump was “# cancer”. She was then sent for an additional ultrasound to Dr. Suwicha Chutathep, # ultrasound department, to check how much the cancer had spread in her body. ?The ultrasound results showed that the cancer had spread to her “spleen and liver”. She was then sent for treatment to Dr. Samart Enekthanakul (Dr. Yo) # cancer department. After treatment and follow-up for 2 months, the cancer in her spleen had grown in size from approximately…
My leg hurts! Are you having this problem? Many followers have inboxed me asking, “My dog suddenly started walking and when I touched him, he cried. I don’t know what’s wrong. Sometimes he does it, sometimes he doesn’t.” Today, the admin would like to present a case study for you to read. It’s a bit long but very interesting. Calvin, a handsome Chihuahua, 2 years and 11 months old, came in with symptoms of # leg pain and was unable to put full weight on his leg. The owner brought Calvin to see Dr. Burapong Suthirat, # Orthopedic Surgery. When the doctor diagnosed him, he found that…
🦠 “CORONA VIRUS” 🦠 This name is familiar to many of you and has been heard frequently recently. Do you know what the coronavirus in pets is like? Why is it so serious that it can cause animal death? This post will explain the gastrointestinal disease caused by the coronavirus, 🧫 CANINE CORONAVIRAL GASTOENTERITIS or gastroenteritis in dogs caused by the coronavirus 🧫 📍 It is a disease that occurs in dogs and is rapidly transmitted by contact with dogs that are sick with this disease. It has been an outbreak in Chow dogs in America in 1978 and military dogs in Germany for the past 2-3 years. 📍 The virus…
Fuji, the little hamster 🐭 came with a leg stuck in the cage bars and turned until the bone broke open. Initially, the doctor amputated the leg to treat Fuji's condition. 🤓 The doctor who provided care..Dr. Mew, DVM, Kanawipa Phongkerdlap 🤓 The doctor who performed the surgery..Dr. Joy, DVM, Sirikanya Chang-Ek-wong