First, let’s get to know what copper testicles are. Copper testicles are abnormalities in the testicles that do not descend into the scrotum. They can occur on one or both sides, causing them to remain in the groin or abdomen. They can occur in both male dogs and cats. Dog breeds that are at risk of copper testicles include Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, and Schnauzers. Cat breeds that are at risk of copper testicles include Persians and Ragdolls. The cause of copper testicles is a genetic disorder that is passed on as a recessive gene to the offspring. We can clearly observe this abnormality when the dog reaches the age of…
Many people, including pet owners, already know that sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. However, many people may not know that sterilization for dogs and cats also has other benefits besides birth control, such as reducing the chances of various diseases that may occur in our pets. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will share information about sterilization for dogs and cats. Sterilization of dogs and cats * Although sterilization can be started from 4 months old and up, in terms of appropriateness, it is recommended to be done at 6 months old and up for the safety of the sterilized pet. ** Sterilization does not only depend on the age of the dog or cat, but also the weight of the pet must be taken into account...
What is Black Skin Disease? Black Skin Disease, also known as Alopecia X, is a disease found in dogs that causes hair loss in patches and causes the skin to turn black or dark blue. It is a disease that affects the beauty of the dog, but does not cause harm to the body. What causes it? The cause of Black Skin Disease is still unknown at present, but it is possible that it comes from genetic factors that are passed down, resulting in hormonal imbalances. Is there a cure? There is currently a cure…
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…
Feline paralysis is caused by a blood clot blocking a major artery. Symptoms include the cat suddenly not using its hind legs, eating less or not eating at all, breathing quite rapidly, and leaking urine or not urinating. It can occur in cats of all ages, but it is more common in young cats with no history of accidents or poisoning.
X-rays and ultrasounds are often used together to diagnose diseases, predict diseases, and monitor treatment results. This is because these techniques are easy to perform, do not take long, and are cost-effective. They help answer questions and find the cause of the disease accurately and in a timely manner. Therefore, they are widely used in our veterinary community. Benefits of X-rays X-rays help diagnose diseases and abnormalities of animal organs in every part of the body, including the head, body, chest, abdomen, and legs, from finding specific abnormalities such as broken leg bones, dislocated joints…
Nong Khao, a 6-year-old male cat, has swollen lymph nodes all over his body. He is being treated by Dr. Yo (Dr. Samart Enekthanakul) in the cancer department.








