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…
Despite having undergone hip replacement surgery previously, Tora, a Shiba Inu, has continued to experience leg pain for the past year. Before treatment at Taling Chan Animal Hospital, Tora, a 2-year-old Shiba Inu, was unable to put weight on his hind leg, even after a previous hip replacement surgery elsewhere and consistent physical therapy. The owner consulted with Dr. Tang, who concluded that surgery was needed to remove the old hip replacement. What happened to the hip replacement Tora had? During the surgery, Dr. Tang discovered the cause of Tora's chronic pain: a loose material – the metal stem in the femur had dislocated from its original position…
A torn knee ligament is a condition that all dogs can experience. The causes of a torn knee ligament are divided into 2 types: acute and chronic. 1. Acute: Usually caused by an accident, such as a dog falling into a hole, causing the hind leg to twist inward, causing the knee ligament to be pulled excessively and eventually torn. 2. Chronic: Dogs often have osteoarthritis from a dislocated patella for a long time, which predisposes them to a torn knee ligament. Most dogs, around 80%, tend to have chronic ligament damage. The image shows the position of the knee ligament. Normally, it holds the tibia in place and prevents it from moving forward. However, if a ligament tear occurs, the tibia can move freely forward. This makes the knee joint unstable when the dog walks. Source…