Cat fungus is another common skin infection in cats. Many people may wonder what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. Today, Talingchan Animal Hospital will answer those questions. Cat fungus (Dermatophytosis) is a type of fungus. It is mostly caused by Microsporum Trichophyton, which is a fungus that causes skin diseases in cats, especially long-haired cats such as Persians and Scottish Folds. It can also be transmitted from cats to humans through direct contact, including other animals. Those who are easily infected by cats are the elderly, young children, and those with low immunity.
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.
During the New Year festival, everyone plans to travel for vacation or count down to various places. However, for parents who have pets, they may not be able to do so because of concerns about whether their pets can be left alone or not. Some people have had bad experiences because they left their pets alone during long holidays and found that their pets behaved differently, may be stressed or sick, which can lead to various diseases. And wouldn't it be better if we had a good way to prepare ourselves before going on a long trip so that our pets can live a normal life without worry?
Cat slaves, your cat gets pregnant, but when the time comes to give birth, you don't want to take care of your kittens according to your mother's instincts. New parents like humans have to take on the role of the mother cat. Or anyone who has the opportunity to adopt a newborn kitten that has been abandoned may be wondering how to prepare to be a guardian of a baby cat. Let's learn together.
Has anyone ever noticed any unusual behavior in a puppy that has just been born for a few weeks but still can't stand or walk properly? If you notice that your fluffy four-legged friend has splayed legs or walks like a turtle, this could be a symptom of splayed legs syndrome in puppies.
On November 10-12, 2023, Dr. Burapong Suthirat (Dr. Tang), a veterinarian in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Talingchan Animal Hospital, and a team of medical professors organized a practical training course on bone fractures in pets (Intermediate Level On Fracture Repair), which was a continuation of the Basic Fracture course. This time, knowledge was provided and actual practice was conducted…
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...
Have you ever had your dog or cat eat food so fast that it causes bloating? Or sometimes chokes and is unable to eat any more food? If we were to say that this is a small problem that should not be overlooked by pet owners, it would not be an exaggeration. Because eating too fast has many negative effects that sometimes may even cause the death of your beloved pet.
DKA is a metabolic disorder that can occur in animals with diabetes mellitus (DM). DKA occurs when the body lacks insulin or has insulin resistance, preventing glucose from entering cells and resulting in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). When the body cannot use glucose as an energy source, fat cells (adipocytes) are broken down into free fatty acids (FFAs) which enter the bloodstream. These are then transported to the liver to be converted into triglycerides and ketone bodies (including acetone,...).