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Many things can affect plaque formation and development of diseases resulting from it, such as:

Age and health
periodontal disease occurs mainly in older animals aged over three years. Tartar usually formed during the three years starting number by lot and affects the gums and surrounding tissue.

Type of food and chewing habits
some research indicates that this type of dry food is better in preventing the buildup of plaque on the teeth when compared with the wet food / canned.

Race, genetics and structure of the teeth
Persian & exotic cats have a tendency to risk and greater tartar formation when compared with other races. The combination of anatomy & Forms face / head is round, enabling the remnants of food left between the cheek and teeth-angle or corner of mouth. The pug cats with a round face usually have a composition-tooth cog more narrow / solid and formed a kind of pocket between the teeth and cheek. The cats with sharp-edged shape of the head like a Siamese, oriental, local cats, etc. do not have this bag. In addition the composition of cats teeth are also rarer, not as crowded as Persian.
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Fleas endanger the health of your pet and your family’s health. A crowd of fleas is one general health problem in dogs and cats. Almost every dog and cat will be surrounded by fleas at least once during his life. There are two types of fleas, dog fleas and cat fleas. Cat fleas more commonly found and can live and breed in dogs and cats and can bite humans and other small animals. This means that cats often become the source of this flea’s problem when cats and dogs are kept at a home. Fleas’ season was once thought to start from late April until the end of November. But now the fleas are a problem throughout the year. Despite the cold outside, inside the house is always warm to supports the fleas’ population. Therefore, pets’ treatment should be given throughout the year. Fleas not only make your pet itchy, but also can make your pet really sick. Maybe a bit hard to see these fleas but fleas will feel its presence, especially your pets. The first step to terminate fleas’ invasion is to know its existence. Learn how to solve this problem and how to prevent them from coming back again. Be aware of warning signs below, which indicates the existence of fleas on your pet.

Flea dirt – black dirt on your pet or flea dirt on her bed, which is dried blood, was thrown by adult fleas. There are two easy ways to check out this flea dirt. Comb the fleas; the combs are available in stores or clinics. Comb your pet, be sure to comb through her hair to the skin. If there is a black stain on the comb when appointed, Read the rest of this entry »

Spoiled or contaminated food ingestion, foreign bodies, toxic plants, chemicals and medicines that irritate, often cause acute gastritis. Viral and bacterial causes of infection are not well identified in dogs and cats but may be encountered. Dogs are generally infected because her eating habits are not picky. Initial symptoms typically seen with acute vomiting, vomiting of food and bile secretion, and sometimes accompanied by a little blood. Animals become infected usually do not desire to eat and feel sick. Fever and abdominal pain are not public.

This can be diagnosed when dogs seen eating something that irritates, acute gastritis usually inferred from the history and physical examination are met. Abdominal radiography and clinical data indicate pathology if animals are sick or if there is suspicion of other diseases. If vomiting still lasts 1-2 days after being given fluids and symptomatic therapy, the diagnosis of the above might be true. Acute gastritis shows symptoms that vary in accordance with its cause (e.g. foreign bodies, intoxication). History and physical examination are both necessary. Pet owners should keep an eye on and if the conditions are worsening or no improvement in 1-3 days should do blood tests, urinalysis and serum biochemical.
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