Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to an infection of the bone that attaches the teeth and surrounding areas. Periodontal disease is the most common cause of bad breath in dogs. The disease is mainly caused by food residue and tartar that builds up on the surfaces of the teeth. Research has found that 70% dogs aged 2 years and older have periodontal disease. Symptoms 1. Severe bad breath 2. Yellow stained teeth 3. Swollen, red, receding gums 4. Blood or pus mixed with saliva 5. Loose teeth 6. Common in pets aged 2 years and older who do not brush their teeth Treatment guidelines 1. Take a history and perform a physical examination. Initial oral examination 2. Complete blood count 3. Scaling or tooth extraction…
Eyes are important organs in both dogs and cats. Having bright eyes means having good health. Do not neglect. If you find any abnormalities with your eyes, you should consult a veterinarian immediately. Symptoms 1. Eye mucus, eye pain, red eyes or abnormal whiteness 2. Decreased vision 3. Foreign objects or lumps in the eyes 4. Pets aged about 6 months - 1 year, check for breed-specific diseases 5. Cats and small dogs…
Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think It's time for us to understand more about this disease so that we can safely cope and help stop the spread of rabies. Rabies is caused by the Rabies virus (pronounced Rabies) that destroys the central nervous system, causing madness. The rabies virus is spread through the saliva of animals that are carriers of the disease through a bite, making the disease contagious to humans and other animals. After being infected, symptoms will appear within 21 to 60 days. This virus is destroyed by heat, sunlight, and dryness. It is also easily destroyed by soap and water and common disinfectants...
Dog owners often worry about whether to neuter their dogs due to fears about possible side effects. But neutering can have more positive effects on dogs than many people realize.
If your pet has these symptoms, take it to see a veterinarian immediately. 1. Fainting, convulsions/spasms, unconsciousness 2. High fever, fever 3. Unable to urinate, painful straining 4. Consuming toxic substances or being bitten by venomous animals 5. Serious accidents, falls from heights, head and eye injuries 6. Non-stop bleeding, severe blood loss 7. Difficulty breathing, pale gums, purple tongue 8. Severe vomiting or diarrhea 9. Difficulty giving birth 10. Heatstroke 11. Restlessness and showing pain Taling Chan Animal Hospital (near Taling Chan Police Station) No. 1 Soi Boromratchonnanee 61, Boromratchonnanee Rd., Chim Phli Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, Bangkok 10170 Tel.…
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints that results in pain and loss of joint function, and subsequently affects the bones and tissues around them. It requires multiple management strategies, including medication to reduce and relieve the symptoms, and other management strategies, with obesity being one of the factors that must be managed. Weight on arthritis Normally, joints can function well when the pressure from the animal’s weight is balanced, due to the circulation of fluid in the joints, increased drainage of joint fluid, and the circulation of nutrients in the joints. However, in the case of animals that are overweight, excessive pressure on the joints can have adverse effects on the cartilage around the joints and can eventually develop into arthritis. Adipose tissue in the body on arthritis Studies have found that animals with a large amount of adipose tissue in the body produce more inflammatory mediators that affect cartilage and joints and the synovial membrane than normal, causing joint degeneration and inflammation. Can weight loss help reduce joint inflammation? …
Makrut, a stray cat, approximately 5 years old, was brought in for treatment by his owner with skin sores spreading across his face, nose, body, legs, and tail. The sores were raised, with some areas becoming pitted and filled with blood and lymph. Veterinarians examined cells from the sores and found a deep fungal infection, known as Sporotrichosis. The disease is most commonly caused by the Sporotrix schenckii bacteria, a common environmental pathogen transmitted through wounds or bites. It can also be transmitted to mammals such as dogs or…
A dog named "Krang", a mixed breed, approximately 6 months old, came to Taling Chan Animal Hospital because he had a fish hook stuck in his right lip.
🦠 “CORONA VIRUS” 🦠 This name is familiar to many of you and has been heard frequently recently. Do you know what the coronavirus in pets is like? Why is it so serious that it can cause animal death? This post will explain the gastrointestinal disease caused by the coronavirus, 🧫 CANINE CORONAVIRAL GASTOENTERITIS or gastroenteritis in dogs caused by the coronavirus 🧫 📍 It is a disease that occurs in dogs and is rapidly transmitted by contact with dogs that are sick with this disease. It has been an outbreak in Chow dogs in America in 1978 and military dogs in Germany for the past 2-3 years. 📍 The virus…
Pyometra When you raise a female dog, you should know about this disease because it is dangerous and can cause our dogs to die. "Pyometra" is a reproductive system disease that is common in dogs and cats. This disease is caused by the hormone progesterone. When a female dog is out of heat, this hormone normally decreases. But in dogs that do not breed, this hormone induces the endometrial gland to enlarge, forming a sac called Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) and also stimulates the production of more secretions in the uterus. The uterus during this period will contract less...