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...
Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think Rabies, a Danger Closer Than You Think It's time for us to understand more about this disease so that we can safely cope and help stop the spread of rabies. Rabies is caused by the Rabies virus (pronounced Rabies) that destroys the central nervous system, causing madness. The rabies virus is spread through the saliva of animals that are carriers of the disease through a bite, making the disease contagious to humans and other animals. After being infected, symptoms will appear within 21 to 60 days. This virus is destroyed by heat, sunlight, and dryness. It is also easily destroyed by soap and water and common disinfectants...
Dog owners often worry about whether to neuter their dogs due to fears about possible side effects. But neutering can have more positive effects on dogs than many people realize.
Get to know...hip dysplasia in dogs with Dr. Aum (Dr. Manirat Worakulsanti), Department of Orthopedic and Joint Systems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhHuBknHqp4
Sudden cold like this, not only people are shocked, but our dogs are also shocked. In this cold weather, don't forget to take care of your health and the health of your dogs. Diseases that come with the cold are colds, respiratory diseases. Therefore, you should find clothes to keep your dogs warm. You should find a soft cushion, bed, or blanket for your dog to sleep on. Do not let your dog sleep in areas with strong winds. Infectious diseases such as distemper, enteritis, and diarrhea are caused by cold weather, which makes viruses last longer in the environment. Food that is left out also allows bacteria to grow well. Therefore, when feeding your dog during this time, you should warm it up. After eating, put it away immediately, do not leave it out...
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints that results in pain and loss of joint function, and subsequently affects the bones and tissues around them. It requires multiple management strategies, including medication to reduce and relieve the symptoms, and other management strategies, with obesity being one of the factors that must be managed. Weight on arthritis Normally, joints can function well when the pressure from the animal’s weight is balanced, due to the circulation of fluid in the joints, increased drainage of joint fluid, and the circulation of nutrients in the joints. However, in the case of animals that are overweight, excessive pressure on the joints can have adverse effects on the cartilage around the joints and can eventually develop into arthritis. Adipose tissue in the body on arthritis Studies have found that animals with a large amount of adipose tissue in the body produce more inflammatory mediators that affect cartilage and joints and the synovial membrane than normal, causing joint degeneration and inflammation. Can weight loss help reduce joint inflammation? …
Makrut, a stray cat, approximately 5 years old, was brought in for treatment by his owner with skin sores spreading across his face, nose, body, legs, and tail. The sores were raised, with some areas becoming pitted and filled with blood and lymph. Veterinarians examined cells from the sores and found a deep fungal infection, known as Sporotrichosis. The disease is most commonly caused by the Sporotrix schenckii bacteria, a common environmental pathogen transmitted through wounds or bites. It can also be transmitted to mammals such as dogs or…
A torn knee ligament is a condition that all dogs can experience. The causes of a torn knee ligament are divided into 2 types: acute and chronic. 1. Acute: Usually caused by an accident, such as a dog falling into a hole, causing the hind leg to twist inward, causing the knee ligament to be pulled excessively and eventually torn. 2. Chronic: Dogs often have osteoarthritis from a dislocated patella for a long time, which predisposes them to a torn knee ligament. Most dogs, around 80%, tend to have chronic ligament damage. The image shows the position of the knee ligament. Normally, it holds the tibia in place and prevents it from moving forward. However, if a ligament tear occurs, the tibia can move freely forward. This makes the knee joint unstable when the dog walks. Source…
1. Prepare yourself before vaccination because vaccination is like a disease simulation to let your pet's body build immunity. Therefore, you should make sure that they are healthy before receiving every vaccination to avoid illness, side effects and allergic reactions that may occur. Also, try to avoid bathing for at least 1 week after vaccination. 2. Injecting too often does not prevent better. Injecting on schedule is best. Everyone knows that vaccinations must be received regularly every year, once a year. However, puppies should receive a booster shot for the 2nd-3rd time in the same year *to build sufficient immunity during the period when they need special care. 3. Vaccinations should be injected with the same brand because some brands of vaccines are different...
The cause of the flu in chickens is a virus and sometimes it is caused by bacteria as well. The symptoms of chickens' illness ... the breeder will notice it in a simple way: the chicken will have clear mucus flowing from its nose. The chicken will have a little tears. Later, the mucus will gradually thicken, turn white, clear, yellow, and form a stain on both nostrils. The symptoms of chickens.. will show symptoms as having difficulty breathing, breathing loudly, especially at night, which will be clearly audible, or having frequent coughing or sneezing. If it is severe, the chicken will show symptoms of swollen face and eyes, or in common language it is called (swollen face disease), swollen eyes, lots of tears. 🐔 Treatment is by giving antibiotics and reducing swelling and inflammation to feed and monitoring the symptoms. Veterinarian in charge: Dr. Sirikanya Chang-ekkawong (Dr. Joy), Department of Special Animal Care (Exotic), Department of Internal Medicine
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