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Should You Clean a Male Hamster’s Scent Gland?
Male hamsters have a scent gland near the navel that marks territory and attracts females; if they don't clean it, secretions build up and inflame, so check it regularly and clean gently with saline and diluted iodine.
Are You Also Troubled by Your Dog’s Bad Breath?
There are many and varied causes of dog bad breath—oral and dental disease, respiratory infection, or even precursors of digestive or systemic disease. Here we explore the causes and some tips to eliminate it.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Cats
If a cat's teeth develop problems like tartar or periodontitis, it causes pain, bad breath, and seriously affects eating and daily life. Owners must provide dental care to prevent oral disease. Here we share some ways to prevent feline dental problems.
How to Prevent Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats
Periodontitis in cats and dogs is usually caused by infection from untimely oral cleaning. It refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the periodontal membrane and surrounding tissues, characterized by periodontal pocket formation, bone resorption, loose teeth, and gum recession, and is severe once it appears. To spare your pet this pain, let's learn prevention methods together.
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Periodontitis
Feline periodontitis is common; many cats over three years old have periodontal disease, and senior cats are especially prone as their metabolism and immunity decline. Tooth disease is very painful and shows clear symptoms owners can use to judge. What are they? Let's find out together.
How Does Dog Periodontitis Form?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Early canine periodontitis is easy to overlook; it is usually only noticed after the inflammation spreads from the gums to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone and develops into severe periodontitis. The condition has a formation process, and early detection and treatment are important. Read on to understand how it develops.
Common Symptoms and Causes of Dog Gingivitis
Dog gingivitis is a common dental disease and the early stage of periodontal and gum disease. If left untreated it can easily progress to periodontitis and, in severe cases, lead to tooth loss. If your dog develops gingivitis, prompt detection and treatment are important. Let's look at the symptoms and treatment of dog gingivitis.
How to Solve Inappropriate Urination in Cats
A cat urinating outside the box catches owners off guard, and the cause is puzzling. This article explains what to do about inappropriate urination in cats.
Causes of Rabbit Respiratory Disease
Rabbit respiratory disease strikes any age in any season and hurts breeders most. This guide covers the four cause groups — feed, environment, climate, and pathogens — so owners can avoid them.
Comprehensive Prevention of Rabbit Respiratory Disease
Respiratory disease is common and harmful, so prevention matters. This guide gives seven farm-level measures — siting, drainage, management, quarantine, disinfection, vaccination, and water medication.