Don't be complacent. High blood pressure in dogs can be life-threatening if left untreated for too long.

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...

Get to know about feline AIDS, a disease in cats that cannot be cured but can be prevented.

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…

Beware! Leptospirosis, a danger to dogs and cats that comes with the rainy season

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...

Don't be confident, dogs and cats with anemia are more dangerous than you think.

Blood is an important component in the body that allows animals to live normally. But when dogs and cats have anemia, which means the amount of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the body decreases, it causes less oxygen to be transported to nourish the cells in the body. This affects the functioning of the organs in the body, causing the dog and cat's body to show abnormal symptoms, such as fatigue, easy fatigue, loss of appetite. This anemia can also cause many other diseases. In order to prevent our pets from being harmed to life, let's understand anemia. Normally, red blood cells have the function of transporting oxygen from breathing into cells throughout the body, using "hemoglobin" and carrying waste in the form of carbon dioxide out of the cells to be eliminated from the body.

8 Signs That Your Pet Is Sick

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…

Beware! 10 Foods You Shouldn't Give Your Cat

Cat slaves, gather here. For those slaves who have indulged their cats until they are used to it, please stop for a while. We can’t let them eat everything they want, especially some foods that may be harmful to their health, but slaves like us never knew before. Some foods are so dangerous to cats that they may even die. Let’s see what foods cats shouldn’t eat. 1. Paracetamol For those who give their cats paracetamol when they are sick, admit it because you are doing something very wrong. Paracetamol is a very dangerous drug for cats. If your cat is sick, never give them paracetamol, even just one pill! Because it will cause abnormalities in the cat’s blood system, reducing oxygen transport. It may cause your cat to pant, vomit, have dark gums, swell up its face and feet, and be life-threatening. And if your cat eats a large amount of paracetamol, it may die within 24-48 hours. It is so dangerous, if anyone still gives their cat paracetamol, I will smack you!…

Physical therapy for pets, an easy-to-understand version!

When pets are sick, in addition to good treatment, one thing that should not be overlooked is aftercare, which is equally important, especially physical therapy, which is quite important and related to treatment in many ways. Many people think that after treatment, the symptoms will gradually improve, so why be afraid? But let me tell you that in reality, the way to make pets live happily is to rehabilitate their bodies after they are sick. What types of pets need physical therapy? Animals with injuries or damage to their bones and joints Animals with nerve damage Animals with paralysis Animals that need to control their weight or lose weight. There are 2 methods of physical therapy for dogs: 1. Physical therapy using equipment and must be done only at an animal hospital. Using a balance board or standing on a ball to increase muscle strength helps the dog regain use of its legs faster. Using light waves and sound waves to relieve inflammation…

10 Forbidden Foods That Should Not Be Given to Dogs

As dog slaves, when we see our dogs begging for food, we almost automatically give them our hand. But wait! Are you sure that each food we give our dogs will not harm their bodies? We humans can eat it, but can dogs eat it like us? Because dogs’ bodies are different from humans. Some foods that we think are good, but if dogs eat them, they can be life-threatening. If you want to know what foods you should avoid giving your dog, we have a list of 10 forbidden foods that you should not give your dog to read. When feeding them, you will know if they can eat them or not. 1. Bones In fact, bones are not very healthy for dogs. If you can avoid them, you should avoid them. However, dog owners can still give their dogs bones, but they must be raw because they are soft and digestible, helping dogs digest better. However, you must be careful of germs that may be mixed in. As for bones that dogs should definitely not eat, they are boiled bones because cooked bones are easy to break. If dogs eat them, they may puncture various organs in the digestive system.

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