2023-06-23 09:14:59
Health is important to both humans and pets. Caring for pets today is something that every parent is becoming more aware of. Annual health checks in pets Therefore, it is one of the care steps that will help parents to take care of their beloved pets in good health.
What is the difference between pet health and human health? Pets are unable to communicate with us when there is a physical abnormality. Unless the symptoms are so severe that they are clearly visible.
meanwhile some abnormality or certain diseases do not show symptoms until the final stage Causing parents to take their children who love pets in time for treatment
Therefore, it is very important to take your pet for annual health check-ups. That will be a way to prevent diseases that may occur.
Including the detection of diseases that do not show symptoms. Or in some cases, certain abnormalities may be detected before symptoms appear later.
Annual health checks in pets can also help with treatment planning at an early stage of the disease. which is highly likely to be easily treated and cured in some diseases And reduce the chances of death of children who love pets.
In case the veterinarian detects a disease that cannot be cured The vet will assess possible treatment options. to slow down the progression of the disease And help encourage children to love pets to live with the disease with proper welfare.
Age of Pets Suitable for Annual Health Checkup
first health check Starting from the time the pet is 8 weeks old. After that, if there is no abnormality in a year, parents should bring them back to the veterinarian once a year.
Reasons to take your pet lover to the veterinarian once a year Because each age group has a different risk of disease.
for example Diseases that are common in childhood are often related to infectious diseases caused by viruses. Because the immune system in newborn pets is not fully developed, etc.
On the other hand, pets that are getting older (from 7 years old) should be checked every 6 months because the functioning of the internal organs starts to deteriorate and deteriorate. Most often found chronic diseases such as kidney disease, heart disease, osteoarthritis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease and cancer, etc.
Health check-up procedures to see the completeness of the body.
1. The veterinarian begins by taking a history of the pet by asking a series of questions. from parents And the staff will weigh you, measure your blood pressure and body temperature. On average, the normal temperature of dogs and cats is 38 – 39 degrees Celsius.
2. Examine the normal condition of the mouth and teeth, eyes, ears, and listen to the heartbeat. and lung function
3. Check the functioning of the internal organ systems with blood tests such as checking the completeness of red blood cells and white blood cells. Check for parasites in the blood. and indicator values related to the functioning of internal organs, etc.
Preparing your pet before going for a health check
Parents should provide pet personal information, such as a vaccination history diary, if available.
If you are sick, inform your doctor, such as scratching, itchy skin, loss of appetite, and lots of tear stains. or anomalies that the owner notices
At least 2 days before the health check-up, you should refrain from taking a shower. or cleaning the skin and ear canal
In the event that a blood test is required Let the pet abstain from food and snacks for about 8 hours or more before the blood test, but do not abstain from water. If there is a stool or urine analysis Ask your veterinarian first if you need to take a sample with you.
pet care In addition to taking them to vaccinate feeding good food to exercise regularly Regular check-ups are also a way to help your pet’s health at all stages of life improve their quality of life.
Royal Canin supports you as a responsible pet owner. Start simply by taking your cat and dog to the vet or Take Your Pet To The Vet annually. In order to help build a healthy pet society Bringing health and well-being to your beloved dogs and cats. so that they can stay with us for a long time
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