Did you know that… “Heart disease in dogs” is mostly a chronic condition that requires long-term care? But how can we help them live longer with us? First, let's understand the disease, how to closely monitor symptoms, and how to adjust our care habits appropriately. Heart disease in dogs is a condition where the heart is not functioning efficiently (mostly due to leaky heart valves or age-related heart muscle degeneration). When the heart weakens, it can't pump blood to the body and lungs as effectively as before, resulting in symptoms such as easy fatigue, coughing, and shortness of breath in the sun. Common heart diseases in dogs, especially older dogs or certain breeds, can be broadly categorized as follows: Valvular degeneration (common in small breeds), Myocardial degeneration…
Many people may think that fat cats look cute, cuddly, and round with short legs. Seeing them on social media makes them even more adorable. But in fact, obesity is posing many health risks to cats, which many owners may overlook. Why do cats become obese so easily? Most house cats live in confined spaces and have less activity than outdoor cats. They also receive high-energy, tasty processed food, making them easy to eat and enjoyable. When they eat too much but use little energy, their bodies accumulate fat, leading to obesity. Risks of Overweight Cats Allowing cats to become obese not only makes them walk limply, but also increases the risk of several serious diseases, such as feline diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus). Obese cats are at a higher risk of developing diabetes…
Did you know that short-legged pets, whether dogs or cats, may have some health problems related to their body structure that they are born with? Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will tell you the main problems that may occur with your short-legged children. 🐶 Health problems of short-legged dogs such as Dachshunds, Corgis, Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Basset Hounds, etc. 1. Joint and bone problems such as 1.1 Hip Dysplasia -…
Has your cat ever had this symptom? Even though you haven’t done anything, your cat seems to have difficulty breathing and breathes abnormally, or sometimes it doesn’t breathe consistently. These symptoms are definitely not normal for cats, but there may be an abnormality in your body that causes these symptoms. So what are the causes? Let’s try to understand. Symptoms of heavy breathing in cats If you notice, it will be breathing that seems impactful or forceful. Sometimes, cats may be in a crouching position all the time because they can’t lie on their backs or sides due to a large amount of fluid or fluid in the chest or abdomen. Or, a very severe cat flu can cause difficulty breathing. The symptoms of a cold are usually obvious in the form of green mucus and thick eye mucus. Cats may have low blood oxygen levels and the color of the mucous membranes will change to pale or purple. Causes of cats breathing heavily include: 1. There is an obstruction in the upper respiratory tract, such as a large amount of mucus, a tumor, fungus, or a mass in the nasal cavity and pharynx, etc.…
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.
The heart is the most important organ in the body of dogs and cats. However, most dog and cat owners do not know that they can also have heart disease, and may neglect some symptoms that occur. In fact, to see if your pet has heart disease or not, just looking at the initial symptoms with the naked eye may not be clear. Because heart disease can be both symptomatic and asymptomatic, many owners may wonder how we can know if our pets are starting to have heart disease. Therefore, let's understand heart disease in dogs and cats before it is too late. Factors affecting heart disease in dogs and cats Age is divided into congenital heart disease, which is often found in dogs less than 1 year old, and heart disease that occurs later in life, which is often found in dogs aged 6 years and older. Breed Large dogs are often found to have heart disease problems from enlarged heart chambers, while small dogs are often found to have heart valve leaks or heart valves that do not close properly.
During the rainy season, dogs can easily suffer from health problems. Let's get to know 5 serious diseases in dogs that come with the rainy season that we should be careful of.
It is a gland located beside the anus of dogs and cats in the same line on both the left and right sides. This anal gland is responsible for producing the dog's unique scent.
The weather in Thailand, no matter what season, is undeniably hot and humid. The most popular disease that people bring their pets to be treated for is “Heat Stroke” or what Thais know as “Sunstroke”.
Symptoms of rabbits that may indicate that they are sick, so the owner must observe and pay attention to the following symptoms that change. If your rabbit shows any abnormal symptoms, you should take it to see a veterinarian immediately. 5 signs that your rabbit is sick 1. Not cheerful, weak, and eating less: Almost every sick rabbit will show these symptoms. To find the symptoms quickly, the owner should observe the amount of food and water that the animal eats every day. 2. No feces or more feces than usual: Rabbit gastrointestinal stasis (RGIS) is a group of symptoms that often occur after the rabbit stops eating. The digestive system will work less. The contractions of the digestive tract are reduced…