During this rainy season with its unpredictable weather and high humidity, bathing your pets is something owners shouldn't overlook. Why? Today, Taling Chan Animal Hospital will explain. Reasons why owners should bathe their dogs and cats: Good hygiene – Bathing helps wash away dirt and accumulated debris from your pet's skin and fur, keeping them healthy and reducing the risk of skin diseases such as dermatitis or fungal infections. Reduces odor – Bathing helps reduce odors caused by sweat, natural oils, and dirt accumulated in the fur from going outside and playing in grassy areas, especially for pets with long or thick fur. Reduces the spread of parasites – Bathing is another way to reduce the infestation of parasites, such as…
Causes of Tartar Many people want to kiss or hug their pets when they play or caress them. However, there is one problem: their bad breath. One factor that causes bad breath is the tartar in their mouths, which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and plaque after they eat. One way to solve this problem is to scrape off the tartar. Today, Taling Chan Animal Hospital will tell you about the benefits of scraping off tartar that go beyond reducing bad breath. Advantages of Scraping Preventing Gingivitis Tartar that builds up on your pet’s teeth can cause gingivitis. If tartar builds up without cleaning, it can cause the gums to swell, become red, and bleed. Therefore, scraping off tartar can help reduce the risk of gingivitis. Reduce bad breath: Pets with tartar build up often have bad breath. Scraping off tartar can help eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath, reducing the amount of bad breath and making your pet’s mouth cleaner. Prevent tooth loss: If tartar is not scraped off and oral health is not maintained regularly, your pet’s teeth may fall out. Therefore, scraping off tartar can reduce the risk of tooth loss. Prevent the spread of bacteria: Bacteria that build up in the mouth can spread to other parts of the…
Dog and Cat Dental Scaling Service by Veterinarian. It's time to take care of your pet's oral and dental health! We offer a dental scaling program for dogs and cats. Dog dental scaling prices: 1–10 kg: 10,000–13,000 THB (blood test 3,000–3,500 THB); 10 kg and above: 10,000–15,000 THB (blood test 3,000–3,500 THB). Cat dental scaling prices: All weights: 8,000–10,000 THB (blood test 2,800–3,300 THB)...
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…
Even humans like us need to brush our teeth and clean our mouths every day. How can we neglect the oral health of our dogs and cats? Because oral health care for dogs and cats is very important. If the owners do not pay attention to all the health problems that may occur, pets may have oral problems without us knowing. Before we know it, those diseases will cause pain for our dogs and cats and may also have a negative effect on their overall health. “Mouth and teeth” are the first organs that make our pets healthy and strong. However, many owners do not pay attention to them until their dogs or cats show symptoms such as sore gums, swollen mouths, loose teeth, tooth decay, or severe pain before taking them to the vet. This becomes a serious problem that requires more time to treat, even though oral diseases can be easily treated and prevented if pet owners are knowledgeable and take the time to take care of them. So if you want to know how to take care of your oral health to create good hygiene for your dogs and cats, let’s take a look at the methods we recommend. 1. Take your dogs and cats to the vet for an oral health check-up every 6 months…
Periodontal disease is inflammation of the gums that can develop into an infection of the bone supporting the teeth and surrounding areas. Periodontal disease is the most common cause of bad breath in dogs. It is primarily caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the tooth surface. Research has shown that 70% dogs aged 2 years and older have periodontal problems. Symptoms include: 1. Severe bad breath; 2. Yellowing of teeth; 3. Swollen, red, and receding gums; 4. Bleeding or pus in saliva; 5. Loose teeth; 6. More common in pets aged 2 years and older…