A cat was rushed to the hospital with symptoms of inability to urinate, lethargy, and vomiting—dangerous signs of urinary tract obstruction. This is the case of "Charles," a 3-year-old British Longhair cat who suddenly became lethargic, vomited, and most frighteningly, couldn't urinate, requiring an emergency hospital visit! 🔍 What happened to Charles? Upon arrival at Dr. Bua's clinic…
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...
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...
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…
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.
Older dogs need special attention, both in terms of food and health, because we want them to stay with us for a long time. Let's take a look at how to take care of them.
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.
For new pet owners who have just adopted a pet, whether a dog or cat, choosing the right food can be confusing. Nowadays, there are not only many formulas and brands, but also different grades of pet food based on quality. In this article, Taling Chan Animal Hospital will introduce you to the different grades of pet food, explaining their differences. Before we start with the first grade, it's important to note that this grading is based on the quality of the ingredients, the amount of nutrients the pet can utilize, and their long-term health benefits – a standard international classification. Economic grade pet food is the cheapest, suitable for those on a budget. However, it's mostly made from grains such as peas, corn, etc.
Chronic kidney disease is a common condition in dogs and cats, especially in older animals. The most important management in this condition is proper dietary management, such as limiting protein and certain minerals, supplementing with vitamins and essential fatty acids. Before the veterinarian manages the animal's diet, a physical examination should be performed to see if it is overweight or underweight, how much muscle mass it has, and an assessment of the severity of the kidney disease, such as blood tests and kidney ultrasounds. After the physical examination, the animal's diet can be managed, controlling the amount of certain minerals that affect the kidneys, such as phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. The animal should also be fed with an appropriate amount of protein, not too much or too little, because too little will make the animal's body's performance worse and it will become thin. Alternatively, certain vitamins can be supplemented, such as vitamin B, essential fatty acids, such as...