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…
Kidney Stones, a problem that causes dogs and cats to be unable to urinate (Urinary Stones) Dogs can't urinate, cats go to the bathroom for a long time but only pee a little bit, or sometimes the urine that comes out is dark with blood mixed in. These problems may be caused by the urinary tract of the little ones that have sediment or mineral crystals accumulated, or what we know as kidney stones. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will answer questions about kidney stones for owners to hear what kidney stones are and how to deal with them. What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are caused by the accumulation of mineral sediment until it becomes a stone. It affects the health and behavior of pets. It is a health problem that occurs in the urinary tract. It can occur from the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra...
Many people, including pet owners, already know that sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. However, many people may not know that sterilization for dogs and cats also has other benefits besides birth control, such as reducing the chances of various diseases that may occur in our pets. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will share information about sterilization for dogs and cats. Sterilization of dogs and cats * Although sterilization can be started from 4 months old and up, in terms of appropriateness, it is recommended to be done at 6 months old and up for the safety of the sterilized pet. ** Sterilization does not only depend on the age of the dog or cat, but also the weight of the pet must be taken into account...
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 -…
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.
In order for the urinary tract to become infected, bacteria must first enter the urinary tract. The bacteria must adhere to the urinary tract lining. They will then multiply and remain in the urinary tract, causing inflammation. This inflammation is what causes animals to show various urinary tract symptoms. Therefore, if we want to prevent bacterial urinary tract infections, focusing on adhesion is the first thing to consider. This is called Anti-adhesive therapeutics. Anti-adhesive therapeutics uses a protein molecule called adhesin on bacterial fimbria (FimH), especially E. coli bacteria, which is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, to attach to receptors on the urinary tract lining. Once attached, the bacteria will multiply and cause inflammation. Therefore, anti-adhesive…
Weight gain in dogs and cats is caused by many factors, as follows: 1. Food and feeding style Pet food today is divided into many forms for convenience in feeding, whether it is canned food, semi-solid food, dry food, and homemade food. The most popular form is dry food, which is food with low moisture, can be stored for a long time, is convenient for the owner, and has complete nutritional value. However, this type of food often has a disadvantage in that it usually contains sugar and starch as an energy source. It was found that dry food provides 2,800-4,050 kilocalories/kilogram, which is considered a food that provides high energy compared to canned food and semi-solid food. In addition, giving pets snacks and sweets that are high in starch and sugar regularly is another factor that affects being overweight. Feeding can be divided into…
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.
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.
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