Snacks or sweets that contain xylitol can cause liver failure and even death in dogs that eat it. How is this substance harmful to dogs? Let's learn about this topic together.
Snacks or sweets that contain xylitol can cause liver failure and even death in dogs that eat it. How is this substance harmful to dogs? Let's learn about this topic together.
What many dog lovers or dog owners should know is that taking their dogs to get vaccinated is very important for their health. This is because these vaccines will help prevent various serious diseases that may occur. They also reduce the chances of contagious diseases. For those who are confused about when and what vaccines their dogs need to get vaccinated, let’s take a look at the information we have brought to you. Why do dogs need to be vaccinated every year? The dangerous period that can easily cause puppies to die is when they are 3 months old. This is because the immunity from their mother’s milk (yellow milk) that all dogs receive during birth will decrease when they are 2 months old and will continue to decrease until they cannot prevent diseases. Therefore, we need to increase our immunity by taking our dogs to get vaccinated and boosted every year, once a year. Things you should know before taking your dog to get vaccinated…
Raising a dog is not easy for many people, right? Because we dog owners must always be prepared in every aspect to take care of our dogs as best as possible, especially those who raise female dogs who will have their period (in heat) or what many people have heard of as heat symptoms where dogs will have red liquid flowing out of their genitals similar to women's menstruation. If your dog has these symptoms, you can prepare yourself that your dog is starting to grow up to be a young woman. If your dog is in heat and is not well cared for, it is definitely at risk of pregnancy. So, how should we, as owners, take care of our dogs to deal with this problem? Let's take a look. Each time a dog has its period, a small amount of red liquid will flow out of its genitals, but it will continue to flow. This is why many people may see some dogs wearing diapers. This is to prevent mess. And if you ask if a dog having its period has the same symptoms as a woman having her period, the truth is that it is somewhat similar...
Canine Distemper Many people may have heard of this disease but are not familiar with its symptoms. The initial symptoms of canine distemper are similar to those of a dog with a common cold: lethargy, weakness, and not eating. But let me tell you, distemper is much more dangerous. If your dog does not receive proper treatment, it can be dangerous to the point of death. Let’s get to know this disease and how to treat it if your dog is infected. And what are some ways to prevent your dog from getting distemper? Canine Distemper is a serious contagious disease of dogs and there is no specific cure. This disease is caused by a virus in the Morbillivirus group, which is an RNA virus that can cause disease in dogs and other animals in the same family as dogs, such as wolves, minks, skunks…
When pets are sick, in addition to good treatment, one thing that should not be overlooked is aftercare, which is equally important, especially physical therapy, which is quite important and related to treatment in many ways. Many people think that after treatment, the symptoms will gradually improve, so why be afraid? But let me tell you that in reality, the way to make pets live happily is to rehabilitate their bodies after they are sick. What types of pets need physical therapy? Animals with injuries or damage to their bones and joints Animals with nerve damage Animals with paralysis Animals that need to control their weight or lose weight. There are 2 methods of physical therapy for dogs: 1. Physical therapy using equipment and must be done only at an animal hospital. Using a balance board or standing on a ball to increase muscle strength helps the dog regain use of its legs faster. Using light waves and sound waves to relieve inflammation…
Taking care of a dog is not easy for many people, right? In addition to taking care of food and the environment, taking care of physical health, especially dental and gum health, is something that many dog owners should not neglect. Because the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane can be used to assess the initial health of the dog. It is said that the color and characteristics of the mucous membrane are considered a good representative for assessing the initial health of the animal because this organ is the most distal tissue that can indicate the state of blood circulation and the amount of oxygen that nourishes the body. Since the mucous membrane is a relatively thin area with a large amount of blood vessels, if there is a change in blood circulation, we will be able to easily observe it, especially the mucous membrane at the gums. There is an easy way to check the health of the teeth and gums of a puppy. The normal color of the gums is pink. The gums should be moist, not dry or swollen. When you press the gums with your finger and release, the gums should change from white from pressing to pink again within 1-2 seconds, which means good blood circulation. If it lasts longer, it indicates abnormal blood circulation, which can be caused by many reasons. What does the color of the gums indicate?
As dog slaves, when we see our dogs begging for food, we almost automatically give them our hand. But wait! Are you sure that each food we give our dogs will not harm their bodies? We humans can eat it, but can dogs eat it like us? Because dogs’ bodies are different from humans. Some foods that we think are good, but if dogs eat them, they can be life-threatening. If you want to know what foods you should avoid giving your dog, we have a list of 10 forbidden foods that you should not give your dog to read. When feeding them, you will know if they can eat them or not. 1. Bones In fact, bones are not very healthy for dogs. If you can avoid them, you should avoid them. However, dog owners can still give their dogs bones, but they must be raw because they are soft and digestible, helping dogs digest better. However, you must be careful of germs that may be mixed in. As for bones that dogs should definitely not eat, they are boiled bones because cooked bones are easy to break. If dogs eat them, they may puncture various organs in the digestive system.
Even humans like us need to brush our teeth and clean our mouths every day. How can we neglect the oral health of our dogs and cats? Because oral health care for dogs and cats is very important. If the owners do not pay attention to all the health problems that may occur, pets may have oral problems without us knowing. Before we know it, those diseases will cause pain for our dogs and cats and may also have a negative effect on their overall health. “Mouth and teeth” are the first organs that make our pets healthy and strong. However, many owners do not pay attention to them until their dogs or cats show symptoms such as sore gums, swollen mouths, loose teeth, tooth decay, or severe pain before taking them to the vet. This becomes a serious problem that requires more time to treat, even though oral diseases can be easily treated and prevented if pet owners are knowledgeable and take the time to take care of them. So if you want to know how to take care of your oral health to create good hygiene for your dogs and cats, let’s take a look at the methods we recommend. 1. Take your dogs and cats to the vet for an oral health check-up every 6 months…
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.