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.
Even humans like us need to brush our teeth and clean our mouths every day. How can we neglect the oral health of our dogs and cats? Because oral health care for dogs and cats is very important. If the owners do not pay attention to all the health problems that may occur, pets may have oral problems without us knowing. Before we know it, those diseases will cause pain for our dogs and cats and may also have a negative effect on their overall health. “Mouth and teeth” are the first organs that make our pets healthy and strong. However, many owners do not pay attention to them until their dogs or cats show symptoms such as sore gums, swollen mouths, loose teeth, tooth decay, or severe pain before taking them to the vet. This becomes a serious problem that requires more time to treat, even though oral diseases can be easily treated and prevented if pet owners are knowledgeable and take the time to take care of them. So if you want to know how to take care of your oral health to create good hygiene for your dogs and cats, let’s take a look at the methods we recommend. 1. Take your dogs and cats to the vet for an oral health check-up every 6 months…
Dog bad breath is a major problem that many dog lovers worry about. If your dog has bad breath, it may mean that your dog is at risk of oral diseases.
Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to an infection of the bone that attaches the teeth and surrounding areas. Periodontal disease is the most common cause of bad breath in dogs. The disease is mainly caused by food residue and tartar that builds up on the surfaces of the teeth. Research has found that 70% dogs aged 2 years and older have periodontal disease. Symptoms 1. Severe bad breath 2. Yellow stained teeth 3. Swollen, red, receding gums 4. Blood or pus mixed with saliva 5. Loose teeth 6. Common in pets aged 2 years and older who do not brush their teeth Treatment guidelines 1. Take a history and perform a physical examination. Initial oral examination 2. Complete blood count 3. Scaling or tooth extraction…
Exotic pet health checkup program, priced at 1,199 baht, with Dr. Joy (Dr. Sirikanya Chang-Ek-Wong), Exotic Small Animal Department. Items examined include oral or dental examination, ear examination, skin examination for bacteria/yeast/fungi/external parasites, basic eye examination, temperature measurement, body weight, body score, body proportions, skin and fur integrity check, physical examination, breathing sounds, heart rate, deworming, stool examination...
Have you ever noticed that your cat at home has lost weight or is too thin? You can feel only bones on its body. Or some cats that are very thin may have no strength. These are symptoms of illness that are quite common. Owners must take their cats to see a veterinarian for examination and treatment. The examination steps are as follows: 1. A detailed history and physical examination of the cat, starting from examining the cat's mouth for inflammation of the gums or tongue and tonsils in the throat. Because inflammation in the mouth and throat is an abnormality, it can cause cats to eat less and lose weight. And you can feel the external throat area, which is the area with the thyroid gland, to see if it is abnormally large. If it is large and easy to feel from the outside, it can initially tell that the cat may have hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Or you can initially feel the throat to see if there are lumps of abnormal size and shape in the abdomen, such as kidneys, intestines, or lymph nodes that are abnormally enlarged. 2. Laboratory tests, ranging from blood tests to count various blood cells, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, hormone levels in the body, such as thyroid hormones, liver and kidney values, urine tests to check kidney function...