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.
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker The atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) assembly is one of the most simple and least expensive types of backflow preventers. The AVB contains an air inlet valve, check seat and an air inlet port. Water flowing through the AVB causes the air inlet valve to close against the air inlet port. When normal water flow is stopped, the air inlet valve falls to form a block for backsiphonage. The AVB protects against non-health hazards or health hazards under backsiphonage only.