What is cryptorchidism? Cryptorchidism is a common abnormality in male dogs and cats, but it's not normal. It requires surgical removal; it shouldn't be kept. How do you know if your dog's testicle is missing? In the case of Chocolate Chip, our handsome French Bulldog, his owner noticed he only had one testicle and brought him to Taling Chan Animal Hospital. Dr. Ae (Dr. Wichayaporn Athikanon) used an ultrasound to locate the missing testicle, which was found hidden in the groin. This condition, where the testicle isn't in the scrotum, is called cryptorchidism...
Saving "Mocha's" Eye After Discovering a Deep, Near-Penetrating Ulcer! "Mocha," a French Bulldog, needed urgent eye treatment after a large, 3-millimeter-long descemetocele was discovered in her cornea. This was a highly dangerous condition, almost penetrating the innermost layers of her eye. 👁️ The case required the expertise of a veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Adirek Limnarongdech (Dr. Bell). Dr. Limnarongdech used a contact lens designed for animals to support the very thin cornea and reduce irritation…
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…
Despite having undergone hip replacement surgery previously, Tora, a Shiba Inu, has continued to experience leg pain for the past year. Before treatment at Taling Chan Animal Hospital, Tora, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, was unable to put weight on his hind leg, even after a previous hip replacement surgery elsewhere and consistent physical therapy. The owner consulted with Dr. Tang, who concluded that surgery was needed to remove the old hip replacement. What happened to the hip replacement Tora had? During the surgery, Dr. Tang discovered the cause of Tora's chronic pain: a loose material – the metal stem in the femur had dislocated from its original position…
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…
Microchipping at Taling Chan Animal Hospital: Dogs 1,800 THB, Cats 1,700 THB. What are the benefits of microchipping at Taling Chan Animal Hospital? Microchipping performed by a veterinarian. Required documents for further processing: Certificate of Microchip. Fast process, no long waiting times. Benefits of microchipping pets: Complies with new Bangkok Metropolitan Administration regulations, clearly confirms ownership, useful for international travel, helps in case of lost or stolen pets, allows for pedigree certificate and breed verification.
Do you really need to raise one hamster per cage? Do you really need to raise one hamster per cage? Many people who have just started raising hamsters often wonder, "How many hamsters should I raise? And if I raise only one hamster, will it get lonely?"
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...
Cats are animals that can tolerate hot weather quite well because they originated in the desert. However, cats also need to find ways to cool themselves down to maintain a balanced body temperature when the weather is extremely hot. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to cool down in the cat style. 1. Cleaning Cats lick their fur to make their fur wet. The saliva that they lick will evaporate and help reduce their body temperature similar to sweat in humans. 2. Panting Cats will start to breathe rapidly or open their mouths to pant when they feel very hot. This is a mechanism to help cool down through breathing. However, if a cat pants too heavily, it could be a sign of dangerous heatstroke. 3. Stretching and Finding Cold…
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...