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...
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…
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…
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.
Often we see dogs and cats coughing or sneezing frequently and think it is normal. But who knows that these symptoms can be life-threatening to pets to the point of causing death? Although observing the symptoms of respiratory diseases may be quite difficult, it is an important disease that has the potential to cause immediate death in pets. Therefore, owners should learn about the initial signs of danger that dogs and cats show so that they can take them to see a veterinarian in a timely manner. When our children may have respiratory diseases, how do we know? Let's check the symptoms of 4 symptoms that indicate that dogs and cats may have respiratory diseases. 1. Dry nose or runny nose Normally, the nose of healthy animals will have a little moisture. Therefore, when we find that the nose of a dog or cat is unusually dry or has more runny nose than usual, it may indicate illness, fever, or a bad sign of the respiratory system. However, in the case of some breeds of dogs that are short-faced, such as pugs or French bulldogs, they may have a runny nose during weather changes or after the owner takes them for a walk more than usual. Ways to observe the characteristics of the mucus that indicate abnormalities include having clear runny nose all the time and the pet licking its nose frequently. The mucus is thick and sticky...
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…
Dogs at different ages have different habits and nutritional needs. Therefore, taking care of their food to be nutritious and suitable for their growth is an important thing that dog owners should not neglect. Because giving the right food for different ages can help dogs be healthy and develop well. This time, we have knowledge about how to feed dogs at different ages to all dog lovers to apply to feeding their children at home. If you want to know what kind of food dogs at different ages should eat, let's learn about this to create good health for our beloved dogs. The right amount of food for dogs at all ages The amount of food a dog should eat should be different for each individual because it depends on different basic needs, such as body size, age, pregnancy, or illness. Owners should therefore observe, pay attention, and decide on the right amount of food for their dogs. Do not let the dog eat too much or too little at each meal. Do not overindulge the dog until its stomach is full. Feeding dogs at different ages …
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.
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.
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