During this rainy season, when the weather changes frequently and there is high humidity, bathing pets is another important thing that owners should not overlook. Why? Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell you the reasons why owners should bring their dogs and cats to bathe. Good hygiene – Bathing will help wash away dirt that accumulates on your pet’s skin and fur, making your pet healthy and reducing the risk of skin diseases such as dermatitis or fungus. Reduce odor – Bathing will help reduce odor caused by sweat, natural oils, and dirt that accumulates in your pet’s fur from going outside the house and playing on the grass, especially in pets with long or thick fur. Reduce the spread of parasites – Bathing is another way to reduce the occurrence of parasites…
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…
In order for the urinary tract to become infected, bacteria must first enter the urinary tract. The bacteria must adhere to the urinary tract lining. They will then multiply and remain in the urinary tract, causing inflammation. This inflammation is what causes animals to show various urinary tract symptoms. Therefore, if we want to prevent bacterial urinary tract infections, focusing on adhesion is the first thing to consider. This is called Anti-adhesive therapeutics. Anti-adhesive therapeutics uses a protein molecule called adhesin on bacterial fimbria (FimH), especially E. coli bacteria, which is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, to attach to receptors on the urinary tract lining. Once attached, the bacteria will multiply and cause inflammation. Therefore, anti-adhesive…
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…
It's bedtime. Our little rascal is sound asleep as usual. But as he lay there, he suddenly meowed loudly, wagging his tail, and moving his legs like he was running. Could this mean he was dreaming? But can dogs dream like humans? We're sure many of you have wondered if dogs dream like us when they sleep. And what kind of stories do they dream about? Experts have come out to say that it's not just humans who can dream, but dogs can too. Dr. Gary Richter, a veterinarian specializing in pet health, revealed that "dogs can dream just like humans." He tested brain waves while dogs were sleeping and found that the brain waves of dogs and humans are very similar when they sleep. Humans and dogs have three sleep cycles. The stage when they enter into dreams is called REM (Rapid…
For new pet parents who have just adopted a pet, whether it is a dog or a cat, you may be confused about choosing food for them because nowadays, there are not only many formulas and brands, but also grades based on quality. In today's article, Talingchan Animal Hospital will introduce you to the different grades of food and how each grade is different. But before we start with the first grade, we must first say that this grading is based on the quality of the ingredients, the amount of nutrients that pets can use, and the long-term health effects, which are divided according to international standards. Economic grade pet food is the cheapest grade of food, suitable for those who are saving money. However, most of the ingredients used are made from grains such as peas, corn, wheat...
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