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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.
What Causes Bad Breath in Rabbits?
Rabbit bad breath has many causes - poor mouth cleaning, indigestion, or oral disease. Find the root cause and address it specifically. This article explains common causes and corresponding treatments.
How to Deal with Bad Breath in Rabbits
A rabbit's mouth normally has no odor; bad breath almost always signals an oral problem. Check the mouth for mucus or red, swollen gums. If present, it is a mouth ulcer. This article explains how to treat rabbit mouth ulcers.
Causes of Stomatitis in Rabbits
When a rabbit develops stomatitis, it usually shows mouth ulcers, bad breath, and other issues. These are not very harmful and are fairly easy to treat - timely action resolves them. This article explains what causes rabbit stomatitis.
What Causes a Rabbit to Smell Bad?
Many people mistakenly think rabbits are smelly animals, and parents often refuse to let children keep pet rabbits for that reason. In fact, rabbits are very clean and do not smell even without frequent baths. This article explains the four common causes of odor in rabbits.
Why Does My Cat Have Stinky Paws
Smelly cat paws usually come from stepping in poop, interdigital dermatitis, sweaty pads, or bad breath. Keep paws trimmed and clean, watch for limping or red skin, and see a vet for infection or stomatitis.
Is Female Rabbit Infertility Caused by Reproductive Diseases?
Many factors cause female rabbit infertility, and reproductive disease is only one of them; poor feeding management can also be to blame. This article walks through the main causes of rabbit infertility.
Is It Normal for a Cat to Breathe Through Its Mouth?
Cats evolved in the desert as quiet-breathing hunters, so seeing one pant like a dog is unusual. Brief panting after exercise is normal, but at rest it signals a problem. This article covers three common causes.