Saving "Mocha's" Eye After Discovering a Deep, Near-Penetrating Ulcer! "Mocha," a French Bulldog, needed urgent eye treatment after a large, 3-millimeter-long descemetocele was discovered in her cornea. This was a highly dangerous condition, almost penetrating the innermost layers of her eye. 👁️ The case required the expertise of a veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Adirek Limnarongdech (Dr. Bell). Dr. Limnarongdech used a contact lens designed for animals to support the very thin cornea and reduce irritation…
A cat was rushed to the hospital with symptoms of inability to urinate, lethargy, and vomiting—dangerous signs of urinary tract obstruction. This is the case of "Charles," a 3-year-old British Longhair cat who suddenly became lethargic, vomited, and most frighteningly, couldn't urinate, requiring an emergency hospital visit! 🔍 What happened to Charles? Upon arrival at Dr. Bua's clinic…
Despite having undergone hip replacement surgery previously, Tora, a Shiba Inu, has continued to experience leg pain for the past year. Before treatment at Taling Chan Animal Hospital, Tora, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, was unable to put weight on his hind leg, even after a previous hip replacement surgery elsewhere and consistent physical therapy. The owner consulted with Dr. Tang, who concluded that surgery was needed to remove the old hip replacement. What happened to the hip replacement Tora had? During the surgery, Dr. Tang discovered the cause of Tora's chronic pain: a loose material – the metal stem in the femur had dislocated from its original position…
Why do dogs that used to potty in the right place suddenly start urinating everywhere? This is a problem many owners face. Inappropriate urination is more than just a matter of "bad habit"; it's a clear warning sign that something "wrong" is happening to your dog. This could be physical pain they can't express or accumulated stress. But don't panic, because everything can be fixed. First, let's explore the real causes of this inappropriate behavior so we can address the problem correctly. Health Causes: If your dog, who has always been a potty trainer, suddenly changes their behavior… don't scold or punish them. This might not be just mischief, but a physical signal that they're not feeling well…
Many people think that raising rabbits is easy. But in reality, there are many things that people misunderstand about rabbits. This causes many rabbit caretakers to take care of them in the wrong way. Rabbits may seem like gentle pets, not naughty, not loud. But behind the cuteness is the proper care in terms of food, health, and a suitable environment. In this article, we will come to a new understanding of various misconceptions about rabbits that many people may have accidentally believed without realizing it. 1. Main food ❌Myth: Rabbits eat carrots as their main food✅Fact: Rabbits should eat hay as their main food 70-80% Hay, such as timothy hay or alfalfa hay (for baby rabbits), is very important for rabbits' digestive systems. It helps rabbits' teeth, which have grown long, wear down naturally...
Cat ear mites are one of the common health problems in cats. Owners may notice abnormalities in their cats, such as frequent ear scratching or dark brown earwax. These symptoms are warning signs that your cat has ear mites. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will explain about cat ear mites. What are ear mites? Where do they come from? Ear mites or ears mites (Otodectes cynotis) are small parasites that are invisible to the naked eye. They like to live in the ear canals of animals. These mites can be easily transmitted through contact with other cats, dogs, or pets that already have ear mites, or from unclean environments…
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…
Unveiling the top 5 exotic pets that are easy to raise, cute and adorable, which are currently popular among Thais. Currently, exotic pets other than dogs and cats are gaining more attention. For those who want to raise new and strange pets, today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will take you to see what interesting animals there are and what kind of animals might be suitable for us. Let’s take a look! 1. Sugar gliders or flying squirrels are one of the first exotic species that became popular in Thailand. At first, they were quite expensive. Their nature is that they are social animals, so they need care and attention from their owners, just like dogs and cats. They love to play and are affectionate…
Cat fungus is another common skin infection in cats. Many people may wonder what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will answer those questions. Cat fungus (Dermatophytosis) is a type of fungus. It is mostly caused by Microsporum Trichophyton, which is a fungus that causes skin diseases in cats, especially long-haired cats such as Persians and Scottish Folds. It can also be transmitted from cats to humans through direct contact, including other animals. Those who are easily infected by cats are the elderly, young children, and those with low immunity.
8 Emergency Sick Dog and Cat Symptoms That Can’t Be Waited For Illness in dogs and cats can occur at any age and can be caused by a variety of factors. For some symptoms, owners may still be able to wait and see the symptoms, but if your dog or cat develops these symptoms, it is recommended that you rush them to an animal hospital or clinic immediately. Breathing problems, such as difficulty breathing, panting even when lying down or sitting, tongue turning dark red or purple or an unusually dark color, seizures, unconsciousness, or acute paralysis, inability to move all or part of the body, vomiting continuously throughout the day or vomiting for more than 1 day, bleeding from the eyes, ears, nose…