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...
Entering the rainy season, let's get to know the dangers of dogs and cats, "Leptospirosis", a disease transmitted from animals to humans that can be found all over the world and is a disease that we often hear about. From the name, many people may think that Leptospirosis is just a disease related to rats. How can it be related to dogs and cats? But in fact, this disease caused by small rats is a silent threat to dogs and cats that is hidden in the rainy season, which is a period when there are quite a few outbreaks of the disease. If any animal is infected, the scary thing is that the symptoms can be severe to the point of causing death. For those who are worried that their dog or cat will be infected, let's try to understand this disease. "Leptospirosis" or "Leptospirosis" is a disease transmitted between mammals that is as dangerous as rabies. It is caused by bacteria in the Leptospira spp. group, which are commonly found in rats. This bacteria can be found in tropical regions because the temperature is suitable for growth and can easily contaminate the environment. The animals that are the carriers of this disease are not just rats, as the name suggests...
Blood is an important component in the body that allows animals to live normally. But when dogs and cats have anemia, which means the amount of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the body decreases, it causes less oxygen to be transported to nourish the cells in the body. This affects the functioning of the organs in the body, causing the dog and cat's body to show abnormal symptoms, such as fatigue, easy fatigue, loss of appetite. This anemia can also cause many other diseases. In order to prevent our pets from being harmed to life, let's understand anemia. Normally, red blood cells have the function of transporting oxygen from breathing into cells throughout the body, using "hemoglobin" and carrying waste in the form of carbon dioxide out of the cells to be eliminated from the body.
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.
Canine Distemper Many people may have heard of this disease but are not familiar with its symptoms. The initial symptoms of canine distemper are similar to those of a dog with a common cold: lethargy, weakness, and not eating. But let me tell you, distemper is much more dangerous. If your dog does not receive proper treatment, it can be dangerous to the point of death. Let’s get to know this disease and how to treat it if your dog is infected. And what are some ways to prevent your dog from getting distemper? Canine Distemper is a serious contagious disease of dogs and there is no specific cure. This disease is caused by a virus in the Morbillivirus group, which is an RNA virus that can cause disease in dogs and other animals in the same family as dogs, such as wolves, minks, skunks…
Cat slaves, gather here. For those slaves who have indulged their cats until they are used to it, please stop for a while. We can’t let them eat everything they want, especially some foods that may be harmful to their health, but slaves like us never knew before. Some foods are so dangerous to cats that they may even die. Let’s see what foods cats shouldn’t eat. 1. Paracetamol For those who give their cats paracetamol when they are sick, admit it because you are doing something very wrong. Paracetamol is a very dangerous drug for cats. If your cat is sick, never give them paracetamol, even just one pill! Because it will cause abnormalities in the cat’s blood system, reducing oxygen transport. It may cause your cat to pant, vomit, have dark gums, swell up its face and feet, and be life-threatening. And if your cat eats a large amount of paracetamol, it may die within 24-48 hours. It is so dangerous, if anyone still gives their cat paracetamol, I will smack you!…
Taking care of a dog is not easy for many people, right? In addition to taking care of food and the environment, taking care of physical health, especially dental and gum health, is something that many dog owners should not neglect. Because the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane can be used to assess the initial health of the dog. It is said that the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane are considered a good representative for assessing the initial health of the animal because this organ is the most distal tissue that can indicate the state of blood circulation and the amount of oxygen that nourishes the body. Since the mucous membrane is a relatively thin area with a large amount of blood vessels, if there is a change in blood circulation, we will be able to easily observe it, especially the mucous membrane at the gums. There is an easy way to check the health of the teeth and gums of a puppy. The normal color of the gums is pink. The gums should be moist, not dry or swollen. When you press the gums with your finger and release, the gums should change from white from pressing to pink again within 1-2 seconds, which means good blood circulation. If it lasts longer, it indicates abnormal blood circulation, which can be caused by many reasons. What does the color of the gums indicate?
As dog slaves, when we see our dogs begging for food, we almost automatically give them our hand. But wait! Are you sure that each food we give our dogs will not harm their bodies? We humans can eat it, but can dogs eat it like us? Because dogs’ bodies are different from humans. Some foods that we think are good, but if dogs eat them, they can be life-threatening. If you want to know what foods you should avoid giving your dog, we have a list of 10 forbidden foods that you should not give your dog to read. When feeding them, you will know if they can eat them or not. 1. Bones In fact, bones are not very healthy for dogs. If you can avoid them, you should avoid them. However, dog owners can still give their dogs bones, but they must be raw because they are soft and digestible, helping dogs digest better. However, you must be careful of germs that may be mixed in. As for bones that dogs should definitely not eat, they are boiled bones because cooked bones are easy to break. If dogs eat them, they may puncture various organs in the digestive system.
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…
Bathing your dog should not be considered a small matter. Improper bathing can be a major problem that can cause irritation or allergic reactions in your dog.
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