− | Pure bred cats are particularly susceptible and include: Burmese, Persian, Siamese and Maine Coon. The disease affects majority of cats over two years of age. | + | Pure bred cats are particularly susceptible. Susceptible breeds include: Burmese, Persian, Siamese and Maine Coon. The disease affects the majority of cats over two years of age. |
− | Certain breeds of dogs are thought to be susceptible to an aggressive form of the disease and include: Greyhound and Maltese. Small breed dogs are more prone to tooth crowding, predisposing the animal to the initiation and rapid progression of the disease. | + | Certain breeds of dogs are thought to be susceptible to an aggressive form of the disease and these include: Greyhound and Maltese. Small breed dogs are more prone to tooth crowding, predisposing the animal to the initiation and rapid progression of the disease. |