Sudden cold like this, not only people are shocked, but our dogs are also shocked. In this cold weather, don't forget to take care of your health and the health of your dogs. Diseases that come with the cold are colds, respiratory diseases. Therefore, you should find clothes to keep your dogs warm. You should find a soft cushion, bed, or blanket for your dog to sleep on. Do not let your dog sleep in areas with strong winds. Infectious diseases such as distemper, enteritis, and diarrhea are caused by cold weather, which makes viruses last longer in the environment. Food that is left out also allows bacteria to grow well. Therefore, when feeding your dog during this time, you should warm it up. After eating, put it away immediately, do not leave it out...
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? …
A torn knee ligament is a condition that all dogs can experience. The causes of a torn knee ligament are divided into 2 types: acute and chronic. 1. Acute: Usually caused by an accident, such as a dog falling into a hole, causing the hind leg to twist inward, causing the knee ligament to be pulled excessively and eventually torn. 2. Chronic: Dogs often have osteoarthritis from a dislocated patella for a long time, which predisposes them to a torn knee ligament. Most dogs, around 80%, tend to have chronic ligament damage. The image shows the position of the knee ligament. Normally, it holds the tibia in place and prevents it from moving forward. However, if a ligament tear occurs, the tibia can move freely forward. This makes the knee joint unstable when the dog walks. Source…
The owner of the baby sun conure consulted via Facebook about the baby sun conure's slow digestion. The vet explained that there are several causes of slow digestion: - The food is too thick - The food is not at the right temperature, not cooked properly - Eating too much at one meal, unable to digest it quickly - The room temperature is too cold, needing to use a fire to help - Infectious disease. Slow digestion or indigestion is quite dangerous for baby birds. If food is not digested and goes bad in the rumen, it is at risk of infection. Initially, the vet collected a sample from the rumen and examined it, but no fungus or yeast was found. The vet treated the baby with microorganisms to help improve digestion and recommended feeding methods. He will observe if the food continues to be indigestible...
Hip Replacement Surgery for Dogs: Advances in Treating Dogs to Improve Their Quality of Life Hip degenerative joint disease is a common disease found in dogs of all breeds, genders, and ages. Symptoms of dogs with this disease include difficulty walking, walking with a swagger, and walking with a dragging leg. Some dogs walk in a bunny-hopping manner. Some with severe symptoms are not walking at all. When they do not walk for a long time, it develops into muscle atrophy, becoming disabled to the point where they cannot walk. The cause of this disease is genetics since birth. X-rays before surgery X-rays after surgery At what age should dogs be tested for hip degeneration? Hip degenerative joint disease…
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.
Long-term management of cats with cystitis to reduce the risk of recurrence has 3 simple principles: 1. Increase the amount of water. Increasing water intake is important to help dilute urine and increase the frequency of urination. This prevents cats from holding urine for too long. Roughly calculate by multiplying the cat's weight by 50 to equal the amount of water they should receive per day. 2. Reduce stress. There should be more toys or activities with the cat. Other environmental management such as having enough food bowls and water containers. The litter box should be in a quiet area for the cat to do its business. The cat litter must be scooped and cleaned every day. There should be at least one litter box per cat. Don't forget to separate cats that often fight to reduce stress. 3.…
Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia are common in large breed dogs such as Great Danes, Boxers, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, Labrador, German Shepherds, Siberian Husky, Rottweilers. These diseases are inherited and may be caused by the environment and upbringing. Symptoms 1. Weak legs, hind legs dragging on the ground 2. Poor balance, unwilling to walk or run 3. Jumping on both legs like a rabbit 4. Standing with shaking legs, limping 5. Hind legs twisted to the side or standing with feet spread apart 6. Refusing to get up and walk for a long time may cause muscle atrophy Treatment guidelines 1. History taking and physical examination 2. X-ray to assess the severity of the disease 3.…
?“Rak Jang”, a 13-year-old poodle. Initially, Rak Jang came for a preliminary health check and found a lump on her breast. The doctor recommended a biopsy. The results showed that the lump was “# cancer”. She was then sent for an additional ultrasound to Dr. Suwicha Chutathep, # ultrasound department, to check how much the cancer had spread in her body. ?The ultrasound results showed that the cancer had spread to her “spleen and liver”. She was then sent for treatment to Dr. Samart Enekthanakul (Dr. Yo) # cancer department. After treatment and follow-up for 2 months, the cancer in her spleen had grown in size from approximately…
My leg hurts! Are you having this problem? Many followers have inboxed me asking, “My dog suddenly started walking and when I touched him, he cried. I don’t know what’s wrong. Sometimes he does it, sometimes he doesn’t.” Today, the admin would like to present a case study for you to read. It’s a bit long but very interesting. Calvin, a handsome Chihuahua, 2 years and 11 months old, came in with symptoms of # leg pain and was unable to put full weight on his leg. The owner brought Calvin to see Dr. Burapong Suthirat, # Orthopedic Surgery. When the doctor diagnosed him, he found that…