Dogs over three years old that have not had proper dental care may already be experiencing periodontal disease. Even though it may not seem like a huge problem at first, periodontal infections can lead to more serious health problems. If it’s not extremely advanced, periodontal disease in pets...
What is periodontal disease in dogs? Periodontal disease is the inflammation of the gums and sensitive ligaments holding the teeth in place. “In humans and pets, this is due to a bacterial infection in the form of plaque,” Dr. Burch told The Dodo. “The plaque tends to accumulate, thick...
periodontal diseaseperiodontitisPodengo Portuguese Bbreedratiossystemic inflammatory responseThis is a retrospective study about haematological ratios in different stages of canine periodontal disease in one single breed, more specifically the Portuguese Podengo. The aim of the study was to assess the ...
When it comes to adult dogs, tailoring the conversation based on the patient's medical history is crucial. For dogs with a relatively clean bill of health, adulthood is still the perfect time to enroll in pet insurance; however, when discussing pre-existing conditions, remember to use caution,...