A cat was rushed to the hospital with symptoms of inability to urinate, lethargy, and vomiting—dangerous signs of urinary tract obstruction. This is the case of "Charles," a 3-year-old British Longhair cat who suddenly became lethargic, vomited, and most frighteningly, couldn't urinate, requiring an emergency hospital visit! 🔍 What happened to Charles? Upon arrival at Dr. Bua's clinic…
Microchipping at Taling Chan Animal Hospital: Dogs 1,800 THB, Cats 1,700 THB. What are the benefits of microchipping at Taling Chan Animal Hospital? Microchipping performed by a veterinarian. Required documents for further processing: Certificate of Microchip. Fast process, no long waiting times. Benefits of microchipping pets: Complies with new Bangkok Metropolitan Administration regulations, clearly confirms ownership, useful for international travel, helps in case of lost or stolen pets, allows for pedigree certificate and breed verification.
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…
First, let’s get to know what copper testicles are. Copper testicles are abnormalities in the testicles that do not descend into the scrotum. They can occur on one or both sides, causing them to remain in the groin or abdomen. They can occur in both male dogs and cats. Dog breeds that are at risk of copper testicles include Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, and Schnauzers. Cat breeds that are at risk of copper testicles include Persians and Ragdolls. The cause of copper testicles is a genetic disorder that is passed on as a recessive gene to the offspring. We can clearly observe this abnormality when the dog reaches the age of…
Cats are animals that can tolerate hot weather quite well because they originated in the desert. However, cats also need to find ways to cool themselves down to maintain a balanced body temperature when the weather is extremely hot. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to cool down in the cat style. 1. Cleaning Cats lick their fur to make their fur wet. The saliva that they lick will evaporate and help reduce their body temperature similar to sweat in humans. 2. Panting Cats will start to breathe rapidly or open their mouths to pant when they feel very hot. This is a mechanism to help cool down through breathing. However, if a cat pants too heavily, it could be a sign of dangerous heatstroke. 3. Stretching and Finding Cold…
Have you ever wondered why cats survive when they fall from a height? Cats can do a full-body flip in mid-air and land on the ground almost every time without injury. Many people describe this animal as a cat with nine lives.
Weight gain in dogs and cats is caused by many factors, as follows: 1. Food and feeding style Pet food today is divided into many forms for convenience in feeding, whether it is canned food, semi-solid food, dry food, and homemade food. The most popular form is dry food, which is food with low moisture, can be stored for a long time, is convenient for the owner, and has complete nutritional value. However, this type of food often has a disadvantage in that it usually contains sugar and starch as an energy source. It was found that dry food provides 2,800-4,050 kilocalories/kilogram, which is considered a food that provides high energy compared to canned food and semi-solid food. In addition, giving pets snacks and sweets that are high in starch and sugar regularly is another factor that affects being overweight. Feeding can be divided into…
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.…
Which cat in your house likes to sleep? Every time you turn around, they must be sleeping all the time. They sleep for hours until we, the owners, are worried. But when we see them sleeping soundly, we don’t want to wake them up. In fact, cats don’t sleep a lot because they are lazy. Have you ever wondered why cats sleep so much? Normally, cats sleep about 12-15 hours per day. Kittens and older cats will sleep longer. However, the amount of time they sleep depends on other factors, including their daily routine. When it comes to the question of why cats like to sleep so much, the answer is that cats spend most of their time sleeping to recharge their energy. Cats are like us humans. Try to observe that they tend to run out of batteries during the day because they are mostly active in the evening or near dawn. They have a lot of energy. They go out to do things, walk around, and run around until they are exhausted. When they sleep, it’s like they are recharging their energy. The more they sleep, the more energy they have. So, if you think that they sleep a lot because they are lazy, no, they are recharging their energy…
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.