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…
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.
When it comes to diabetes, few people are unfamiliar with it, as it's one of the most common diseases among Thais. What may surprise many is that animals like dogs and cats can also develop diabetes. While this disease cannot be completely cured, owners like us can manage and control it with proper care. Let's understand this disease so we can properly care for our pets. Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. Normally, the body relies on the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, to use blood sugar. The causes of diabetes can be divided into two types: pancreatitis, or an inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs; the pancreas can produce insulin normally, but its action is impaired.
In addition to mosquitoes being animals that suck human blood for food or create annoyance by flying around our ears until we are irritated, many people may not know that “mosquitoes” are also animals that are carriers of serious diseases such as heartworm disease to our dogs. When our beloved dog has heartworm disease, what are the symptoms? And how to prevent or treat it? Let's take a look at some basic information. Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a common disease in dogs. It can also be found in cats, but it is rare in humans. This disease is carried by “mosquitoes”. The infection occurs from mosquitoes that feed on the blood of dogs that have the larvae of this virus. Then, the larvae will develop in the mosquito. Then, when the mosquito bites another dog, it will release the infectious larvae to the dog that was bitten by the mosquito. The adult heartworm usually lives in the heart and nearby blood vessels. The fact that this worm is often found in the heart is why this disease is called heartworm (heart worm)...
High blood pressure in dogs is a problem that many owners tend to be careless about, not thinking that it is dangerous. This is because the severity of this condition will not occur to the dog's life immediately. Instead, the damage will gradually occur to various organs, such as the kidneys, heart, and nervous system. If the blood pressure is high for a long time, it can cause various complications in many systems. Although this condition is mostly found in dogs that are old or overweight, we, as owners, should not be complacent. Let's understand this disease to prevent dangers that can be fatal to our dogs. High blood pressure in dogs occurs when dogs have continuously high blood pressure in their arteries. The cause may be that the dog has high blood pressure directly through genetics or another disease that causes high blood pressure. When dogs have this condition for a long time, it mostly affects various systems in the dog's body, including the heart...
Have any of these events ever happened to our pets? Our dogs and cats have symptoms of being unable to stand up, head spinning, rolling, head tilting, eye twitching, vomiting, all of which occur suddenly. When dogs and cats have these symptoms, the first thing that owners often wonder is whether the pet has eaten poison or is having a seizure. The answer is that these symptoms are not seizures, but are a group of symptoms of loss of balance. The cause is from lesions in the brain and lesions outside the brain. Lesions in the brain include brain tumors, meningitis, cerebrovascular disease. Lesions outside the brain include otitis, tumors in the ear canal, thyroid, or unknown causes in elderly dogs and cats…
Even though large dogs look solid and strong, they have to face health problems due to their strong physical structure, especially bone diseases such as cervical spondylosis, which is a common problem in large dogs. This causes the affected dog to walk with short steps, have difficulty bending its neck, and have weak front legs, making it difficult for the dog to live a happy life. The symptoms can even be severe enough to cause paralysis. If your dog has this disease, how can we treat it? Let’s learn more about this disease. Wobbler cervical spondylosis is a disease caused by the spine or cervical discs pressing on the spinal cord and nerves, causing the dog to experience stiff neck pain, weakness, and paralysis, which is a condition where the arms or legs are weak but can still be used. Most dog breeds at risk for this disease are large dogs such as Doberman Pinchers, Rottweilers,…
Dogs and cats are naturally playful and curious. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many news stories about injuries or deaths caused by their playfulness. One of them is about pets who like to bite and bite electric wires until they get electrocuted. Some, if lucky, only get burns on their skin or mouth wounds. However, if they come across high-voltage electricity without their owners being careful, it can be fatal. Let’s see what we can do if our pets get electrocuted. Symptoms found when dogs and cats get electrocuted When owners find that their dogs or cats have been electrocuted, they should first assess their pets’ symptoms by checking if the skin of the animal that came into contact with the electric current is burned. The burns can range from superficial, with congested skin, to burns that extend to the dermis. They should also check the mouth, including the lips, roof of the mouth, tongue, and gums, for blisters or bad breath. Because animals that like to bite or bite electric wires can get electrocuted in this area without their owners noticing. And they…