Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.
Complete guide to canine parvovirus, understand the CPV-2 strain, why unvaccinated puppies are most at risk, clinical signs (vomiting, the characteristic hemorrhagic/bloody diarrhea, sudden lethargy), SNAP test diagnosis, emergency hospitalization treatment with IV fluids + anti-emetics + antibiotics, mortality with vs without treatment, and prevention via the DHPP vaccine.
A guide to urinary blockage in male cats and FLUTD, why male cats are prone to obstruction, emergency signs (vocalizing in the litter box, no urine for 12+ hours, a hard abdomen), the danger of uremic toxicity at 24-48 hours, emergency treatment at a 24-hour clinic (catheterization + IV), recovery + chronic management (diet, multimodal environmental enrichment), and prevention.
A complete guide to urolithiasis (urinary tract stones) in cats and dogs, the 5 main stone types (struvite, calcium oxalate, urate, cystine, silica), why certain breeds are predisposed (Schnauzer/Yorkshire/Lhasa for oxalate, Dalmatian for urate, Cocker for cystine), clinical signs (hematuria, stranguria, vocalizing at the litter box, obstruction emergency), diagnosis (urinalysis + radiograph/ultrasound + culture), treatment per type (struvite dissolution diet vs surgical oxalate), and prevention via hydration + long-term prescription diet.
A guide to tropical zoonoses in Jakarta, 8 animal-to-human diseases (rabies, leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis, worms, ringworm, bartonella, salmonella, MRSA), practical prevention strategies for families, the toxoplasma + pregnancy myth, and when an indoor cat is genuinely safe.
A guide to senior dogs 7+ years, when a dog is considered senior (varies by breed size), physical changes and cognitive dysfunction syndrome, common diseases (osteoarthritis, kidney, Cushing's), geriatric panel, environmental adaptation, and pain management.
A complete guide to CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) in senior cats, early signs like excessive drinking and weight loss, IRIS stages 1–4, how vets diagnose (blood panel, SDMA, ultrasound), renal diet management, fluid therapy, and quality of life. For owners of cats aged 7+.
A guide to feline diabetes mellitus, clinical signs (drinking a lot, urinating a lot, eating a lot but losing weight), causes and risk factors, how the vet diagnoses it (blood glucose + fructosamine), insulin types (Glargine, ProZinc), home monitoring, high-protein low-carb diet, the possibility of remission, and the DKA complication.
A guide to cat food allergies, the difference between allergy and food intolerance, skin and gastrointestinal symptoms, common protein triggers (chicken, beef, fish), how vets diagnose via elimination diets, and hypoallergenic diet choices (hydrolyzed protein, novel protein).
A guide to senior cats 10+ years, when a cat is considered senior, physical and behavioral changes that are normal vs signs of disease (CKD, hyperthyroidism, osteoarthritis), the 6-monthly geriatric panel, home environment adaptation, and nutrition for older cats.
A clear guide to cat diarrhea and vomiting, how to tell mild cases from emergencies, what stool colour means, safe at-home first aid, when to call a vet, and what NOT to do.
