Proper and adequate nutrition is essential for dogs and cats of all ages to enable their bodies to grow, repair worn-out parts, and perform normal activities in life. This is especially important for sick animals and during recovery from illness or after surgery. Most sick animals during recovery often do not receive enough food due to decreased appetite due to illness, resulting in weight loss, loss of muscle mass, and impaired immune and metabolic systems. Meanwhile, sick animals’ body requires more energy and nutrients, leading to malnutrition, increased risk of further illness from various complications, and increased mortality. Therefore, today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell you about important nutrients for sick animals. Important nutrients in food for sick and convalescent animals 1. Essential amino acids…
Cat slaves, your cat gets pregnant, but when the time comes to give birth, you don't want to take care of your kittens according to your mother's instincts. New parents like humans have to take on the role of the mother cat. Or anyone who has the opportunity to adopt a newborn kitten that has been abandoned may be wondering how to prepare to be a guardian of a baby cat. Let's learn together.
Has anyone ever noticed any unusual behavior in a puppy that has just been born for a few weeks but still can't stand or walk properly? If you notice that your fluffy four-legged friend has splayed legs or walks like a turtle, this could be a symptom of splayed legs syndrome in puppies.
Have you ever had your dog or cat eat food so fast that it causes bloating? Or sometimes choking and unable to eat any more food? It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a minor problem that should not be overlooked by pet owners. Because eating too fast has many negative effects, and sometimes it can even cause the death of your beloved pet.
Have you ever had your dog or cat eat food so fast that it causes bloating? Or sometimes chokes and is unable to eat any more food? If we were to say that this is a small problem that should not be overlooked by pet owners, it would not be an exaggeration. Because eating too fast has many negative effects that sometimes may even cause the death of your beloved pet.
Is there any house that raises short-faced dogs? Do the little ones have any strange symptoms, such as frequent wheezing, coughing, or easily tiring? These symptoms are not normal for pets in general, but are an abnormality in the physiology of short-faced dogs, which have large but short, flat skulls, causing the structure of the face, nose, and mouth to be short.
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…
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.
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...
The thing that many owners hate the most is seeing their children get sick. No matter how much we prevent it, getting sick is something that cannot be prevented. Since pets cannot speak, it is our duty as owners to observe for any abnormalities in our pets to see if they are sick so that we can take them for treatment in a timely manner. Today, we have warning signs that indicate that our pets are sick for all owners to observe. If your pet has these symptoms, it means that something is wrong with your dog or cat. 1. Sleeping a lot, being lethargic, and reduced responsiveness. When pets are sick, the most obvious thing to see is that they will sleep more than usual because they feel uncomfortable, they will look slow and not lively. Their responsiveness to their owners may decrease, and some may hide. These symptoms may also depend on the severity of the illness, but age is also related because older dogs may become slower due to their age. 2. Loss of appetite, eating less food. From having a good appetite or having favorite foods, when animals are sick, they will start to have a loss of appetite…
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