Entering the rainy season, let's get to know the dangers of dogs and cats, "Leptospirosis", a disease transmitted from animals to humans that can be found all over the world and is a disease that we often hear about. From the name, many people may think that Leptospirosis is just a disease related to rats. How can it be related to dogs and cats? But in fact, this disease caused by small rats is a silent threat to dogs and cats that is hidden in the rainy season, which is a period when there are quite a few outbreaks of the disease. If any animal is infected, the scary thing is that the symptoms can be severe to the point of causing death. For those who are worried that their dog or cat will be infected, let's try to understand this disease. "Leptospirosis" or "Leptospirosis" is a disease transmitted between mammals that is as dangerous as rabies. It is caused by bacteria in the Leptospira spp. group, which are commonly found in rats. This bacteria can be found in tropical regions because the temperature is suitable for growth and can easily contaminate the environment. The animals that are the carriers of this disease are not just rats, as the name suggests...
Canine Distemper Many people may have heard of this disease but are not familiar with its symptoms. The initial symptoms of canine distemper are similar to those of a dog with a common cold: lethargy, weakness, and not eating. But let me tell you, distemper is much more dangerous. If your dog does not receive proper treatment, it can be dangerous to the point of death. Let’s get to know this disease and how to treat it if your dog is infected. And what are some ways to prevent your dog from getting distemper? Canine Distemper is a serious contagious disease of dogs and there is no specific cure. This disease is caused by a virus in the Morbillivirus group, which is an RNA virus that can cause disease in dogs and other animals in the same family as dogs, such as wolves, minks, skunks…
If your pet has these symptoms, take it to see a veterinarian immediately. 1. Fainting, convulsions/spasms, unconsciousness 2. High fever, fever 3. Unable to urinate, painful straining 4. Consuming toxic substances or being bitten by venomous animals 5. Serious accidents, falls from heights, head and eye injuries 6. Non-stop bleeding, severe blood loss 7. Difficulty breathing, pale gums, purple tongue 8. Severe vomiting or diarrhea 9. Difficulty giving birth 10. Heatstroke 11. Restlessness and showing pain Taling Chan Animal Hospital (near Taling Chan Police Station) No. 1 Soi Boromratchonnanee 61, Boromratchonnanee Rd., Chim Phli Subdistrict, Taling Chan District, Bangkok 10170 Tel.…
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