Causes of Tartar Many people want to kiss or hug their pets when they play or caress them. However, there is one problem: their bad breath. One factor that causes bad breath is the tartar in their mouths, which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria and plaque after they eat. One way to solve this problem is to scrape off the tartar. Today, Taling Chan Animal Hospital will tell you about the benefits of scraping off tartar that go beyond reducing bad breath. Advantages of Scraping Preventing Gingivitis Tartar that builds up on your pet’s teeth can cause gingivitis. If tartar builds up without cleaning, it can cause the gums to swell, become red, and bleed. Therefore, scraping off tartar can help reduce the risk of gingivitis. Reduce bad breath: Pets with tartar build up often have bad breath. Scraping off tartar can help eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath, reducing the amount of bad breath and making your pet’s mouth cleaner. Prevent tooth loss: If tartar is not scraped off and oral health is not maintained regularly, your pet’s teeth may fall out. Therefore, scraping off tartar can reduce the risk of tooth loss. Prevent the spread of bacteria: Bacteria that build up in the mouth can spread to other parts of the…
Ingredients that are safe for owners to eat. Sometimes, these ingredients can be toxic to pets and can be fatal if eaten in excess. Currently, most owners are unaware and feed their pets the same foods without knowing whether or not they are toxic to their pets. Each type of food that is toxic causes different symptoms in pets. 1. Garlic and onions Plants in the leek, chives, and shallots group. The least toxic dose for pets is 5 grams/kg for cats and 15…
Weight gain in dogs and cats is caused by many factors, as follows: 1. Food and feeding style Pet food today is divided into many forms for convenience in feeding, whether it is canned food, semi-solid food, dry food, and homemade food. The most popular form is dry food, which is food with low moisture, can be stored for a long time, is convenient for the owner, and has complete nutritional value. However, this type of food often has a disadvantage in that it usually contains sugar and starch as an energy source. It was found that dry food provides 2,800-4,050 kilocalories/kilogram, which is considered a food that provides high energy compared to canned food and semi-solid food. In addition, giving pets snacks and sweets that are high in starch and sugar regularly is another factor that affects being overweight. Feeding can be divided into…
Have you ever been sitting still and your naughty cat at home licks you for no reason? Licking your face and body until it's wet but it still doesn't stop? Today, we will reveal the secret of cat licking for everyone to know what this behavior of cats is trying to convey. 🔎 The first secret of cat licking that all cat owners will not be able to stop smiling is that cats see you as family. Because cats who are in the same family or friends will normally lick each other. For those who have more than one cat, try to observe that the cats will take turns licking each other's faces and bodies. When they lick you, it means that they accept you as a part of their lives. It's a cute, romantic cat thing. 😆 The next secret is that cats make us feel comfortable. Have cat owners ever felt that when we are sad or sick, cats will lick us to make us feel better? This is another cute behavior of cats that makes us feel happy and relieve stress. Because some cats will lick themselves when they are stressed as well. When they see us sad, they come to lick us to comfort us. Don't be stressed, humans! The last secret that cats are worthy of being the masters of many cat owners is that they are worried that we can't take care of ourselves! Because cats usually lick each other's fur to clean themselves...
Snacks or sweets that contain xylitol can cause liver failure and even death in dogs that eat it. How is this substance harmful to dogs? Let's learn about this topic together.
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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