Ingredients that are safe for owners to eat. Sometimes, these ingredients can be toxic to pets and can be fatal if eaten in excess. Currently, most owners are unaware and feed their pets the same foods without knowing whether or not they are toxic to their pets. Each type of food that is toxic causes different symptoms in pets. 1. Garlic and onions Plants in the leek, chives, and shallots group. The least toxic dose for pets is 5 grams/kg for cats and 15…
In order for the urinary tract to become infected, bacteria must first enter the urinary tract. The bacteria must adhere to the urinary tract lining. They will then multiply and remain in the urinary tract, causing inflammation. This inflammation is what causes animals to show various urinary tract symptoms. Therefore, if we want to prevent bacterial urinary tract infections, focusing on adhesion is the first thing to consider. This is called Anti-adhesive therapeutics. Anti-adhesive therapeutics uses a protein molecule called adhesin on bacterial fimbria (FimH), especially E. coli bacteria, which is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, to attach to receptors on the urinary tract lining. Once attached, the bacteria will multiply and cause inflammation. Therefore, anti-adhesive…
Weight gain in dogs and cats is caused by many factors, as follows: 1. Food and feeding style Pet food today is divided into many forms for convenience in feeding, whether it is canned food, semi-solid food, dry food, and homemade food. The most popular form is dry food, which is food with low moisture, can be stored for a long time, is convenient for the owner, and has complete nutritional value. However, this type of food often has a disadvantage in that it usually contains sugar and starch as an energy source. It was found that dry food provides 2,800-4,050 kilocalories/kilogram, which is considered a food that provides high energy compared to canned food and semi-solid food. In addition, giving pets snacks and sweets that are high in starch and sugar regularly is another factor that affects being overweight. Feeding can be divided into…
Black stool, whether solid or liquid, is usually caused by bleeding in the stomach or upper intestines. This is because the blood comes into contact with digestive juices and turns black. Common causes include: Some foods and medicines can also turn your pet’s stool black, but they do not have any short-term negative effects on your pet, such as grilled liver, boiled animal blood, blood tonics that contain iron, activated charcoal, etc., or even ingesting your own blood from mouth ulcers or nosebleeds. If you notice other abnormalities, such as pale mucous membranes, lethargy, vomiting, or loss of appetite, you should take your pet to see a veterinarian for an urgent diagnosis, as severe anemia may occur. Information from: Dr. Kuncharee…
General surgery often causes pain to pets and sometimes the wound is large. But with the current advancement in medical technology, endoscopic treatment is another option for owners or those who do not want their dogs or cats to suffer from wounds. Because endoscopic technology is a tool that helps increase the efficiency of veterinarians' diagnosis. Animals recover faster and suffer less from surgery. What is endoscopy? Endoscopy is a special technique for examining diseases using a tube-like device with a camera and a light bulb at the end. Inserted into the body parts that are tube-like, such as the digestive system, respiratory system (nose, trachea) and ear canal. The image will be projected on a screen, allowing us to see the details inside the organ clearly without having to perform surgery. Therefore, there is a low risk of bleeding and infection. Diagnosis through endoscopic surgery In general, when animals have abnormalities in their internal organs, what can be done is to diagnose through ultrasound or X-rays, which are radiation. The obtained images will be images through film, making some diseases invisible through the above methods...
Choosing a healthy rabbit makes it easier to care for it, but how do you know which rabbits are healthy? Let's take a look at the rabbit selection guide.
Often we see dogs and cats coughing or sneezing frequently and think it is normal. But who knows that these symptoms can be life-threatening to pets to the point of causing death? Although observing the symptoms of respiratory diseases may be quite difficult, it is an important disease that has the potential to cause immediate death in pets. Therefore, owners should learn about the initial signs of danger that dogs and cats show so that they can take them to see a veterinarian in a timely manner. When our children may have respiratory diseases, how do we know? Let's check the symptoms of 4 symptoms that indicate that dogs and cats may have respiratory diseases. 1. Dry nose or runny nose Normally, the nose of healthy animals will have a little moisture. Therefore, when we find that the nose of a dog or cat is unusually dry or has more runny nose than usual, it may indicate illness, fever, or a bad sign of the respiratory system. However, in the case of some breeds of dogs that are short-faced, such as pugs or French bulldogs, they may have a runny nose during weather changes or after the owner takes them for a walk more than usual. Ways to observe the characteristics of the mucus that indicate abnormalities include having clear runny nose all the time and the pet licking its nose frequently. The mucus is thick and sticky...
Has your cat ever had this symptom? Even though you haven’t done anything, your cat seems to have difficulty breathing and breathes abnormally, or sometimes it doesn’t breathe consistently. These symptoms are definitely not normal for cats, but there may be an abnormality in your body that causes these symptoms. So what are the causes? Let’s try to understand. Symptoms of heavy breathing in cats If you notice, it will be breathing that seems impactful or forceful. Sometimes, cats may be in a crouching position all the time because they can’t lie on their backs or sides due to a large amount of fluid or fluid in the chest or abdomen. Or, a very severe cat flu can cause difficulty breathing. The symptoms of a cold are usually obvious in the form of green mucus and thick eye mucus. Cats may have low blood oxygen levels and the color of the mucous membranes will change to pale or purple. Causes of cats breathing heavily include: 1. There is an obstruction in the upper respiratory tract, such as a large amount of mucus, a tumor, fungus, or a mass in the nasal cavity and pharynx, etc.…
Have dog owners ever noticed if there is anything wrong with their dog’s eyes? There are many eye diseases in dogs, but this time we want everyone to know about “Cherry Eye” or “Third Eyelid Gland Protrusion in Dogs”, a disease in which dogs will have a swollen, red lump at the corner of their eyes, and must be treated by a veterinarian only. If left untreated, this lump will not heal on its own, and it will greatly disrupt your dog’s life. Let’s get to know this disease. What is Third Eyelid? Third Eyelid Gland Protrusion in Dogs Dogs with this disease will have a round, pink ball protruding from the corner of their eyes, resembling a cherry, so they are called Cherry Eye. This round ball…
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