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Why Guinea Pigs Develop Malocclusion (Bad Bite)
Guinea pig malocclusion is common because their teeth grow continuously and need constant wear. Signs include trouble chewing or swallowing and reduced intake; diagnosis is by exam or imaging under anesthesia. Treatment is dental burring to restore the bite - extractions are nearly impossible. Feed high-fiber food and schedule checkups.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores (and Which Medicine to Use)
Mouth sores in cats are often caused by calicivirus or dental disease. If eating is affected, see a vet to confirm the cause before medicating, to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar from prolonged fasting.
Why Do Rabbits Grind Their Teeth (and How to Manage It)?
A rabbit's teeth never stop growing, so constant chewing is natural, but overgrown teeth cause pain, eating trouble, and even eye or ear infections. Provide chew toys and hard pelleted feed, and have a vet trim teeth that grow too long.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores and Won’t Eat
Mouth sores that stop a cat from eating are usually a sign of stomatitis, a painful inflammation of the gums and mouth that makes chewing unbearable. Soften the diet to liquids, treat the infection with a vet-recommended oral spray and metronidazole, and keep up daily dental care to prevent recurrence.
Common Misconceptions About Feeding Pets
Common feeding mistakes include giving white rice and organ meat (skin and bone problems), fish (choking and urinary stones), cooked bones (intestinal tears), human leftovers (too much salt and oil), long-term raw meat (dental and picky-eating issues), chocolate (toxic to dogs) and milk or raw egg white (diarrhea and vitamin loss). Feed a balanced, species-appropriate diet.
Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail, also known as the Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko), is very popular in Japan. Cat lovers, upon hearing 'lucky,' want one. It is a native Japanese breed with a history tracing back centuries. Bred in the US after introduction, it is said an American cat lover in Japan found a cat with a short rabbit-like tail and brought several back after WWII; these are the ancestors. The Japanese Bobtail sits with one front paw raised, said to represent good fortune.
Why Cats Bite and How to Handle It
Cats bite suddenly, often from fear, teething, or pain and illness. Soothe a frightened cat, offer chew toys when teething, and see a vet for pain.
What Basic Care Does a Dog Need
Basic dog care covers coat brushing, bathing, dental care, eye and ear care, and nail trimming. These are the core tasks of a daily dog-care routine that keep your pet healthy.
My newly bought rabbit won’t eat or drink and keeps its mouth open showing lower teeth—what is wrong?
A rabbit not eating or drinking and breathing with an open mouth has many causes: respiratory disease like pneumonia, upper-respiratory infection, or sinusitis, with sneezing, runny nose, and red eyes; dental problems like overgrown, misaligned, or decayed teeth cause pain and refusal to eat; or other issues like digestive, liver, or heart disease. See a vet if it continues with other signs.
When do a dog’s baby teeth come in fully?
A dog's baby teeth usually come in fully at about 2 months. The teething period follows at 3-8 months as baby teeth give way to adult teeth.