On November 10-12, 2023, Dr. Burapong Suthirat (Dr. Tang), a veterinarian in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Talingchan Animal Hospital, and a team of medical professors organized a practical training course on bone fractures in pets (Intermediate Level On Fracture Repair), which was a continuation of the Basic Fracture course. This time, knowledge was provided and actual practice was conducted…
General surgery often causes pain to pets and sometimes the wound is large. But with the current advancement in medical technology, endoscopic treatment is another option for owners or those who do not want their dogs or cats to suffer from wounds. Because endoscopic technology is a tool that helps increase the efficiency of veterinarians' diagnosis. Animals recover faster and suffer less from surgery. What is endoscopy? Endoscopy is a special technique for examining diseases using a tube-like device with a camera and a light bulb at the end. Inserted into the body parts that are tube-like, such as the digestive system, respiratory system (nose, trachea) and ear canal. The image will be projected on a screen, allowing us to see the details inside the organ clearly without having to perform surgery. Therefore, there is a low risk of bleeding and infection. Diagnosis through endoscopic surgery In general, when animals have abnormalities in their internal organs, what can be done is to diagnose through ultrasound or X-rays, which are radiation. The obtained images will be images through film, making some diseases invisible through the above methods...
Even though large dogs look solid and strong, they have to face health problems due to their strong physical structure, especially bone diseases such as cervical spondylosis, which is a common problem in large dogs. This causes the affected dog to walk with short steps, have difficulty bending its neck, and have weak front legs, making it difficult for the dog to live a happy life. The symptoms can even be severe enough to cause paralysis. If your dog has this disease, how can we treat it? Let’s learn more about this disease. Wobbler cervical spondylosis is a disease caused by the spine or cervical discs pressing on the spinal cord and nerves, causing the dog to experience stiff neck pain, weakness, and paralysis, which is a condition where the arms or legs are weak but can still be used. Most dog breeds at risk for this disease are large dogs such as Doberman Pinchers, Rottweilers,…
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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…
Spaying and neutering of male and female dogs and cats, tumor surgery, gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery, urinary tract surgery, reproductive tract surgery, general wound suturing.
“Physical Rehabilitation Medicine Center”
Reduced muscle function Pain from bone and joint disorders Degenerative joint conditions due to age Chronic illness from neurological problems Or from accidents Rehabilitation care after surgery Rehabilitation for these sick animals The hospital therefore has a specialized center by veterinarians specializing in rehabilitation medicine who will select the appropriate method for each disorder to promote more effective treatment, such as underwater treadmill walking, electrical stimulation, ultrasound massage, laser, etc. In addition, planning exercises to control weight, recommending care to improve the quality of life of pets.
Restore the sounds of running and smiling...to be bright again at the Orthopedic Treatment and Surgery Center, Talingchan Animal Hospital. Every time we see our dogs and cats who were once cheerful... suddenly walking abnormally, not wanting to get up, not wanting to run, or even crying out in pain...we understand how heartbreaking it is for parents. These symptoms...should not be ignored because they could be a sign of bone and joint disease in dogs and cats. Walking or running with an unusual posture, limping, not jumping up and down from the sofa or high places like before, having obvious difficulty standing up and sitting down, showing signs of pain when touched in certain areas, not being cheerful, not playing like before. All of these worrisome symptoms are signs that your pet may need urgent bone and joint care. Let Talingchan Animal Hospital take care of them. At the Orthopedic Center, Talingchan Animal Hospital, we don't just focus on "treatment"...