Frequently, cats with stomatitis are antisocial and hide because of chronic pain. A thorough oral exam under anesthesia is critical to diagnose stomatitis. Dental radiographs and surgery to extract most or all teeth have a high success rate, although some patients need ongoing medical care.
A vacuum breaker is an attachment commonly placed on a bibcock valve or toilet or urinal flush valve, that prevents water from being siphoned backward into the public drinking water system. This prevents contamination should the public drinking water system's pressure drop. vacuum breaker typically contains a plastic disc that is pressed forward by water supply pressure, and covers small vent holes.
See also. 1  Hydrostatic loop. 2  Pressure vacuum breaker. 3  Double check valve. 4  Chemigation valve. 5  Reduced pressure zone device. 6  Atmospheric vacuum breaker.