Often we see dogs and cats coughing or sneezing frequently and think it is normal. But who knows that these symptoms can be life-threatening to pets to the point of causing death? Although observing the symptoms of respiratory diseases may be quite difficult, it is an important disease that has the potential to cause immediate death in pets. Therefore, owners should learn about the initial signs of danger that dogs and cats show so that they can take them to see a veterinarian in a timely manner. When our children may have respiratory diseases, how do we know? Let's check the symptoms of 4 symptoms that indicate that dogs and cats may have respiratory diseases. 1. Dry nose or runny nose Normally, the nose of healthy animals will have a little moisture. Therefore, when we find that the nose of a dog or cat is unusually dry or has more runny nose than usual, it may indicate illness, fever, or a bad sign of the respiratory system. However, in the case of some breeds of dogs that are short-faced, such as pugs or French bulldogs, they may have a runny nose during weather changes or after the owner takes them for a walk more than usual. Ways to observe the characteristics of the mucus that indicate abnormalities include having clear runny nose all the time and the pet licking its nose frequently. The mucus is thick and sticky...
Have dog owners ever noticed if there is anything wrong with their dog’s eyes? There are many eye diseases in dogs, but this time we want everyone to know about “Cherry Eye” or “Third Eyelid Gland Protrusion in Dogs”, a disease in which dogs will have a swollen, red lump at the corner of their eyes, and must be treated by a veterinarian only. If left untreated, this lump will not heal on its own, and it will greatly disrupt your dog’s life. Let’s get to know this disease. What is Third Eyelid? Third Eyelid Gland Protrusion in Dogs Dogs with this disease will have a round, pink ball protruding from the corner of their eyes, resembling a cherry, so they are called Cherry Eye. This round ball…
In addition to mosquitoes being animals that suck human blood for food or create annoyance by flying around our ears until we are irritated, many people may not know that “mosquitoes” are also animals that are carriers of serious diseases such as heartworm disease to our dogs. When our beloved dog has heartworm disease, what are the symptoms? And how to prevent or treat it? Let's take a look at some basic information. Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a common disease in dogs. It can also be found in cats, but it is rare in humans. This disease is carried by “mosquitoes”. The infection occurs from mosquitoes that feed on the blood of dogs that have the larvae of this virus. Then, the larvae will develop in the mosquito. Then, when the mosquito bites another dog, it will release the infectious larvae to the dog that was bitten by the mosquito. The adult heartworm usually lives in the heart and nearby blood vessels. The fact that this worm is often found in the heart is why this disease is called heartworm (heart worm)...
Dogs at different ages have different habits and nutritional needs. Therefore, taking care of their food to be nutritious and suitable for their growth is an important thing that dog owners should not neglect. Because giving the right food for different ages can help dogs be healthy and develop well. This time, we have knowledge about how to feed dogs at different ages to all dog lovers to apply to feeding their children at home. If you want to know what kind of food dogs at different ages should eat, let's learn about this to create good health for our beloved dogs. The right amount of food for dogs at all ages The amount of food a dog should eat should be different for each individual because it depends on different basic needs, such as body size, age, pregnancy, or illness. Owners should therefore observe, pay attention, and decide on the right amount of food for their dogs. Do not let the dog eat too much or too little at each meal. Do not overindulge the dog until its stomach is full. Feeding dogs at different ages …
Choosing a healthy rabbit makes it easier to care for it, but how do you know which rabbits are healthy? Let's take a look at the rabbit selection guide.
I believe that many cat owners must have experienced being ignored by cats. But the strange thing is that they ignore us all day long, but when night falls, they come back to sleep next to us. Have you ever wondered why cats like to sleep with us? Let’s take a look at the reasons. The first reason is looking for a safe space. By instinct, cats are always on their guard. They are very sensitive to sounds and smells, but sleeping is the time when they are most vulnerable. So cats need to find a comfort zone so that they can sleep comfortably. Cats come to sleep with us because they feel confident, trust us, and feel safe being close to us. Therefore, all cat owners, please let your cat sleep with you. The next reason is looking for warmth. At night, cats often come to cuddle up to us and ask to sleep because they want warmth for their bodies. After all, humans are warm and safe. They tell us to stay close to them because we are cold. And the reason that many people may not know is that humans = friends who are used as a pillow. Those who have many cats may have seen that cats often use the back of another cat friend to sleep on to help them sleep comfortably…
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...
Choosing a healthy rabbit makes it easier to care for it, but how do you know which rabbits are healthy? Let's take a look at the rabbit selection guide.
Choosing a healthy rabbit makes it easier to care for it, but how do you know which rabbits are healthy? Let's take a look at the rabbit selection guide.