Many people may think that fat cats look cute, cuddly, and round with short legs. Seeing them on social media makes them even more adorable. But in fact, obesity is posing many health risks to cats, which many owners may overlook. Why do cats become obese so easily? Most house cats live in confined spaces and have less activity than outdoor cats. They also receive high-energy, tasty processed food, making them easy to eat and enjoyable. When they eat too much but use little energy, their bodies accumulate fat, leading to obesity. Risks of Overweight Cats Allowing cats to become obese not only makes them walk limply, but also increases the risk of several serious diseases, such as feline diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus). Obese cats are at a higher risk of developing diabetes…
Many people think that raising rabbits is easy. But in reality, there are many things that people misunderstand about rabbits. This causes many rabbit caretakers to take care of them in the wrong way. Rabbits may seem like gentle pets, not naughty, not loud. But behind the cuteness is the proper care in terms of food, health, and a suitable environment. In this article, we will come to a new understanding of various misconceptions about rabbits that many people may have accidentally believed without realizing it. 1. Main food ❌Myth: Rabbits eat carrots as their main food✅Fact: Rabbits should eat hay as their main food 70-80% Hay, such as timothy hay or alfalfa hay (for baby rabbits), is very important for rabbits' digestive systems. It helps rabbits' teeth, which have grown long, wear down naturally...
Cats are animals that can tolerate hot weather quite well because they originated in the desert. However, cats also need to find ways to cool themselves down to maintain a balanced body temperature when the weather is extremely hot. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to cool down in the cat style. 1. Cleaning Cats lick their fur to make their fur wet. The saliva that they lick will evaporate and help reduce their body temperature similar to sweat in humans. 2. Panting Cats will start to breathe rapidly or open their mouths to pant when they feel very hot. This is a mechanism to help cool down through breathing. However, if a cat pants too heavily, it could be a sign of dangerous heatstroke. 3. Stretching and Finding Cold…
Helping newborn puppies is another important task for many pet owners. Some people don’t know how to handle newborn puppies. Some people don’t know what equipment they need. Therefore, today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell many owners about the steps to help give birth to puppies and the equipment they need to prepare. The equipment they need to prepare to help give birth to a puppy is as follows: – A small rope or strong thread – Clean scissors – Alcohol – Betadine – Clean cloth – A nasal aspirator for infants Steps to help give birth: Tear open the amniotic sac that surrounds the puppy. Remove the membranes that block the puppy’s mouth and nose…
Did you know that short-legged pets, whether dogs or cats, may have some health problems related to their body structure that they are born with? Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell you the main problems that may occur with your short-legged children. 🐶 Health problems of short-legged dogs such as Dachshunds, Corgis, Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Basset Hounds, etc. 1. Joint and bone problems such as 1.1 Hip Dysplasia -…
Causes of Tartar Many people want to kiss or hug their pets when they play or caress them. However, there is one problem: their bad breath. One factor that causes bad breath is the tartar in their mouths, which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and plaque after they eat. One way to solve this problem is to scrape off the tartar. Today, Taling Chan Animal Hospital will tell you about the benefits of scraping off tartar that go beyond reducing bad breath. Advantages of Scraping Preventing Gingivitis Tartar that builds up on your pet’s teeth can cause gingivitis. If tartar builds up without cleaning, it can cause the gums to swell, become red, and bleed. Therefore, scraping off tartar can help reduce the risk of gingivitis. Reduce bad breath: Pets with tartar build up often have bad breath. Scraping off tartar can help eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath, reducing the amount of bad breath and making your pet’s mouth cleaner. Prevent tooth loss: If tartar is not scraped off and oral health is not maintained regularly, your pet’s teeth may fall out. Therefore, scraping off tartar can reduce the risk of tooth loss. Prevent the spread of bacteria: Bacteria that build up in the mouth can spread to other parts of the…
8 Emergency Sick Dog and Cat Symptoms That Can’t Be Waited For Illness in dogs and cats can occur at any age and can be caused by a variety of factors. For some symptoms, owners may still be able to wait and see the symptoms, but if your dog or cat develops these symptoms, it is recommended that you rush them to an animal hospital or clinic immediately. Breathing problems, such as difficulty breathing, panting even when lying down or sitting, tongue turning dark red or purple or an unusually dark color, seizures, unconsciousness, or acute paralysis, inability to move all or part of the body, vomiting continuously throughout the day or vomiting for more than 1 day, bleeding from the eyes, ears, nose…
1. Rabies Virus (Rabies Virus) Disease transmission channel: Being bitten or scratched by an infected animal. The infected saliva touches the wound. Pathogenesis and symptoms found: Incubation period 1-3 months. The virus travels through the central nervous system and affects the brain and spinal cord. Often death from acute heart failure or paralysis. Treatment - If bitten or scratched by an infected animal or an animal of unknown origin (assuming that the infection was present first), clean the wound within 15 minutes with soap and water.
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.
Cyanide is a natural toxic substance found in animals, insects, bacteria and many plants. If it enters the body, it will inhibit the functioning of cells, especially the brain, heart and blood vessels, causing a lack of oxygen, which will result in severe harm to the body, even death in both humans and pets. Cyanide has 3 physical forms: 1. Gas is a free form in the form of hydrogen cyanide gas (HCN), colorless and has a pungent odor, a toxic gas. 2. Liquid...
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