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.…
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.…
🦠 “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…
Pyometra When you raise a female dog, you should know about this disease because it is dangerous and can cause our dogs to die. "Pyometra" is a reproductive system disease that is common in dogs and cats. This disease is caused by the hormone progesterone. When a female dog is out of heat, this hormone normally decreases. But in dogs that do not breed, this hormone induces the endometrial gland to enlarge, forming a sac called Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) and also stimulates the production of more secretions in the uterus. The uterus during this period will contract less...
Dry Eye in Dogs (Dry Eye or Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, KCS) Another eye disease in dogs that we often encounter is dry eye disease, which is an abnormality of the tear film that coats the eyes, resulting in dry eyes, inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. Symptoms of dry eye disease include frequent blinking, large swollen blood vessels in the conjunctiva, swelling of the conjunctiva, protruding third eyelid, mucus or pus, cornea with blood vessels, pigmentation or ulcers…
Wet scabies mite Skin disease is the most common problem in dogs. Symptoms are often found in hair loss, itching, red inflamed skin, some have a bad smell, bumps and scales on the body. Many people often think of scabies. This scabies disease is caused by external parasites, which are mites or scabies mites. "Scabies mites" are a type of external parasite. But it is so small that it cannot be seen with the naked eye. There are 2 types of mites that cause scabies in dogs: sarcoptes mites, which cause "dry scabies" and demodex mites...
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