Have any of these events ever happened to our pets? Our dogs and cats have symptoms of being unable to stand up, head spinning, rolling, head tilting, eye twitching, vomiting, all of which occur suddenly. When dogs and cats have these symptoms, the first thing that owners often wonder is whether the pet has eaten poison or is having a seizure. The answer is that these symptoms are not seizures, but are a group of symptoms of loss of balance. The cause is from lesions in the brain and lesions outside the brain. Lesions in the brain include brain tumors, meningitis, cerebrovascular disease. Lesions outside the brain include otitis, tumors in the ear canal, thyroid, or unknown causes in elderly dogs and cats…
Have you ever been bored and didn't know what to do? We often pick up our phones to play, browse through various media, or read the news, constantly playing the role of internet users and social media detectives. But for dog owners, who knew that seeing our dogs focused on the rectangular device we spend all day with would make them sad? How can being addicted to our phones make dogs sad? 🤔 Experts have come out to say that spending long periods of time on our phones without paying attention to our dogs will worsen the relationship between us and our dogs. It can also cause dogs to become stressed, depressed, and have mental health problems. This information is confirmed by Iain Booth, a British veterinarian and founder of VetUK, who stated that owners' smartphone addiction can cause pets to have both emotional and behavioral problems. This is especially true for dogs, whose behavior depends on their owners. They like to stare at their faces and use their eyes to communicate and understand what they want their owners to do to please them. We've noticed that sometimes when we're on our phones, our dogs will make gestures to demand our attention because they feel they're being left alone. Therefore, if owners neglect their phones and focus on what's on their phones...
It's bedtime. Our little rascal is sound asleep as usual. But as he lay there, he suddenly meowed loudly, wagging his tail, and moving his legs like he was running. Could this mean he was dreaming? But can dogs dream like humans? We're sure many of you have wondered if dogs dream like us when they sleep. And what kind of stories do they dream about? Experts have come out to say that it's not just humans who can dream, but dogs can too. Dr. Gary Richter, a veterinarian specializing in pet health, revealed that "dogs can dream just like humans." He tested brain waves while dogs were sleeping and found that the brain waves of dogs and humans are very similar when they sleep. Humans and dogs have three sleep cycles. The stage when they enter into dreams is called REM (Rapid…
Even though large dogs look solid and strong, they have to face health problems due to their strong physical structure, especially bone diseases such as cervical spondylosis, which is a common problem in large dogs. This causes the affected dog to walk with short steps, have difficulty bending its neck, and have weak front legs, making it difficult for the dog to live a happy life. The symptoms can even be severe enough to cause paralysis. If your dog has this disease, how can we treat it? Let’s learn more about this disease. Wobbler cervical spondylosis is a disease caused by the spine or cervical discs pressing on the spinal cord and nerves, causing the dog to experience stiff neck pain, weakness, and paralysis, which is a condition where the arms or legs are weak but can still be used. Most dog breeds at risk for this disease are large dogs such as Doberman Pinchers, Rottweilers,…
Dogs and cats are naturally playful and curious. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many news stories about injuries or deaths caused by their playfulness. One of them is about pets who like to bite and bite electric wires until they get electrocuted. Some, if lucky, only get burns on their skin or mouth wounds. However, if they come across high-voltage electricity without their owners being careful, it can be fatal. Let’s see what we can do if our pets get electrocuted. Symptoms found when dogs and cats get electrocuted When owners find that their dogs or cats have been electrocuted, they should first assess their pets’ symptoms by checking if the skin of the animal that came into contact with the electric current is burned. The burns can range from superficial, with congested skin, to burns that extend to the dermis. They should also check the mouth, including the lips, roof of the mouth, tongue, and gums, for blisters or bad breath. Because animals that like to bite or bite electric wires can get electrocuted in this area without their owners noticing. And they…
If AIDS is considered a serious disease for humans, then feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or feline immunodeficiency virus is a nightmare for cats as well. This is because this virus causes cats to have a deficiency of immunity and cannot build immunity to prevent diseases as well as normal cats, similar to AIDS in humans. However, if the owner takes proper precautions and cares for them, they can reduce the risk of their cats contracting this disease. How severe is feline AIDS on their health? Is there a chance that this disease can be transmitted to their owners? Let’s learn about this disease to prevent the risk that it may happen to our cats. Feline AIV is caused by the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which is a type of virus in the same family as HIV in humans and feline leukemia. It is considered a contagious disease that can be transmitted from one cat to another…
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.
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…
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.