Why do dogs that used to potty in the right place suddenly start urinating everywhere? This is a problem many owners face. Inappropriate urination is more than just a matter of "bad habit"; it's a clear warning sign that something "wrong" is happening to your dog. This could be physical pain they can't express or accumulated stress. But don't panic, because everything can be fixed. First, let's explore the real causes of this inappropriate behavior so we can address the problem correctly. Health Causes: If your dog, who has always been a potty trainer, suddenly changes their behavior… don't scold or punish them. This might not be just mischief, but a physical signal that they're not feeling well…
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...
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...
It is a metabolic disorder that can occur in animals with diabetes mellitus (DM). DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin or is resistant to insulin, which prevents glucose from entering cells, resulting in hyperglycemia. When the body cannot use glucose as an energy source, adipocytes are broken down into free fatty acids (FFA) into the bloodstream before being sent to the liver to be converted into triglycerides and ketone bodies (ketonebodies; consisting of…
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.
High blood pressure in dogs is a problem that many owners tend to be careless about, not thinking that it is dangerous. This is because the severity of this condition will not occur to the dog's life immediately. Instead, the damage will gradually occur to various organs, such as the kidneys, heart, and nervous system. If the blood pressure is high for a long time, it can cause various complications in many systems. Although this condition is mostly found in dogs that are old or overweight, we, as owners, should not be complacent. Let's understand this disease to prevent dangers that can be fatal to our dogs. High blood pressure in dogs occurs when dogs have continuously high blood pressure in their arteries. The cause may be that the dog has high blood pressure directly through genetics or another disease that causes high blood pressure. When dogs have this condition for a long time, it mostly affects various systems in the dog's body, including the heart...
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…
Dog bad breath is a major problem that many dog lovers worry about. If your dog has bad breath, it may mean that your dog is at risk of oral diseases.
Have you ever noticed that your cat at home has lost weight or is too thin? You can feel only bones on its body. Or some cats that are very thin may have no strength. These are symptoms of illness that are quite common. Owners must take their cats to see a veterinarian for examination and treatment. The examination steps are as follows: 1. A detailed history and physical examination of the cat, starting from examining the cat's mouth for inflammation of the gums or tongue and tonsils in the throat. Because inflammation in the mouth and throat is an abnormality, it can cause cats to eat less and lose weight. And you can feel the external throat area, which is the area with the thyroid gland, to see if it is abnormally large. If it is large and easy to feel from the outside, it can initially tell that the cat may have hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Or you can initially feel the throat to see if there are lumps of abnormal size and shape in the abdomen, such as kidneys, intestines, or lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged. 2. Laboratory tests, ranging from blood tests to count various blood cells, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, hormone levels in the body, such as thyroid hormones, liver and kidney values, urine tests to check kidney function...
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