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…
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.
The thing that many owners hate the most is seeing their children get sick. No matter how much we prevent it, getting sick is something that cannot be prevented. Since pets cannot speak, it is our duty as owners to observe for any abnormalities in our pets to see if they are sick so that we can take them for treatment in a timely manner. Today, we have warning signs that indicate that our pets are sick for all owners to observe. If your pet has these symptoms, it means that something is wrong with your dog or cat. 1. Sleeping a lot, being lethargic, and reduced responsiveness. When pets are sick, the most obvious thing to see is that they will sleep more than usual because they feel uncomfortable, they will look slow and not lively. Their responsiveness to their owners may decrease, and some may hide. These symptoms may also depend on the severity of the illness, but age is also related because older dogs may become slower due to their age. 2. Loss of appetite, eating less food. From having a good appetite or having favorite foods, when animals are sick, they will start to have a loss of appetite…
Hormonal and endocrine disorders commonly found in pets include thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, and other endocrine disorders.
Dog bad breath is a major problem that many dog lovers worry about. If your dog has bad breath, it may mean that your dog is at risk of oral diseases.
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