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…
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…
1. Rabies Virus (Rabies Virus) Disease transmission channel: Being bitten or scratched by an infected animal. The infected saliva touches the wound. Pathogenesis and symptoms found: Incubation period 1-3 months. The virus travels through the central nervous system and affects the brain and spinal cord. Often death from acute heart failure or paralysis. Treatment - If bitten or scratched by an infected animal or an animal of unknown origin (assuming that the infection was present first), clean the wound within 15 minutes with soap and water.
Have you ever had your dog or cat eat food so fast that it causes bloating? Or sometimes choking and unable to eat any more food? It would not be an exaggeration to say that this is a minor problem that should not be overlooked by pet owners. Because eating too fast has many negative effects, and sometimes it can even cause the death of your beloved pet.
Cyanide is a natural toxic substance found in animals, insects, bacteria and many plants. If it enters the body, it will inhibit the functioning of cells, especially the brain, heart and blood vessels, causing a lack of oxygen, which will result in severe harm to the body, even death in both humans and pets. Cyanide has 3 physical forms: 1. Gas is a free form in the form of hydrogen cyanide gas (HCN), colorless and has a pungent odor, a toxic gas. 2. Liquid...
It is a metabolic disorder that can occur in animals with diabetes mellitus (DM). DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin or is resistant to insulin, which prevents glucose from entering cells, resulting in hyperglycemia. When the body cannot use glucose as an energy source, adipocytes are broken down into free fatty acids (FFA) into the bloodstream before being sent to the liver to be converted into triglycerides and ketone bodies (ketonebodies; consisting of…
Is there any house that raises short-faced dogs? Do the little ones have any strange symptoms, such as frequent wheezing, coughing, or easily tiring? These symptoms are not normal for pets in general, but are an abnormality in the physiology of short-faced dogs, which have large but short, flat skulls, causing the structure of the face, nose, and mouth to be short.
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…
Black stool, whether solid or liquid, is usually caused by bleeding in the stomach or upper intestines. This is because the blood comes into contact with digestive juices and turns black. Common causes include: Some foods and medicines can also turn your pet’s stool black, but they do not have any short-term negative effects on your pet, such as grilled liver, boiled animal blood, blood tonics that contain iron, activated charcoal, etc., or even ingesting your own blood from mouth ulcers or nosebleeds. If you notice other abnormalities, such as pale mucous membranes, lethargy, vomiting, or loss of appetite, you should take your pet to see a veterinarian for an urgent diagnosis, as severe anemia may occur. Information from: Dr. Kuncharee…
When it comes to diabetes, few people are unfamiliar with it, as it's one of the most common diseases among Thais. What may surprise many is that animals like dogs and cats can also develop diabetes. While this disease cannot be completely cured, owners like us can manage and control it with proper care. Let's understand this disease so we can properly care for our pets. Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. Normally, the body relies on the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, to use blood sugar. The causes of diabetes can be divided into two types: pancreatitis, or an inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs; the pancreas can produce insulin normally, but its action is impaired.