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? …
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…
Long-term management of cats with cystitis to reduce the risk of recurrence has 3 simple principles: 1. Increase the amount of water. Increasing water intake is important to help dilute urine and increase the frequency of urination. This prevents cats from holding urine for too long. Roughly calculate by multiplying the cat's weight by 50 to equal the amount of water they should receive per day. 2. Reduce stress. There should be more toys or activities with the cat. Other environmental management such as having enough food bowls and water containers. The litter box should be in a quiet area for the cat to do its business. The cat litter must be scooped and cleaned every day. There should be at least one litter box per cat. Don't forget to separate cats that often fight to reduce stress. 3.…
Have you ever noticed that your cat at home has lost weight or is too thin? You can feel only bones on its body. Or some cats that are very thin may have no strength. These are symptoms of illness that are quite common. Owners must take their cats to see a veterinarian for examination and treatment. The examination steps are as follows: 1. A detailed history and physical examination of the cat, starting from examining the cat's mouth for inflammation of the gums or tongue and tonsils in the throat. Because inflammation in the mouth and throat is an abnormality, it can cause cats to eat less and lose weight. And you can feel the external throat area, which is the area with the thyroid gland, to see if it is abnormally large. If it is large and easy to feel from the outside, it can initially tell that the cat may have hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Or you can initially feel the throat to see if there are lumps of abnormal size and shape in the abdomen, such as kidneys, intestines, or lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged. 2. Laboratory tests, ranging from blood tests to count various blood cells, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, hormone levels in the body, such as thyroid hormones, liver and kidney values, urine tests to check kidney function...
Annual vaccinations ensure a good quality of life and good health for your pet. *Deworm every 2 weeks until 3 months of age, then every 3-6 months. *Repeat deworming every 2 weeks until 3 months of age, and then every 3-6 months. **Combination vaccines include…
Annual vaccinations help your pet to have a good quality of life and be healthy. **Pets may be allergic to vaccines. Please observe symptoms closely for 20 minutes.**Please watch your pet closely for 20 mins. after vaccination: An allergic reaction might be happen .Please let your…
Heart disease in dogs and cats is caused by abnormalities in the structure and function of the heart. The disease will develop over time, but the final result is a severe condition affecting the heart's function called heart failure. It can be found since birth (congenital heart disease) in the age of not more than 1 year and heart disease in dogs and cats that occurs later (acquired heart disease). The disease develops in the age range from 6 years and up, is the most common characteristic and is often found in older dogs. Heart disease is divided into...
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