There arefour stages of periodontal disease in pets, each stage more serious than the last. The good news is that gingivitis – inflammation of the gums – isthe earliest stage of periodontal (gum) disease and is completely reversiblewith good oral care. Plaque is the starting point for gingi...
The client often asks: "Why does my pet have periodontal disease while all the pets I have had before have not had any dental problems?" There are many factors involved in why one patient is afflicted with periodontal disease and another is not. These factors are: age, species, breed, ...
If plaque and mineral deposits (dental calculus) on your chihuahua’s teeth is not cleaned with regular brushing and routine veterinary dental care, it will result in halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis (painful inflammation of the gums), tooth loss and full on periodontal disease. Because the b...
Professional cleaning is the primary treatment for periodontal disease. In severe cases, tooth extraction might be necessary. Special Considerations for Norwegian Lundehunds Are they good with other pets?The Norwegian lundehund's moderate personality makes them OK with other pets. They won't be frie...
The article offers information on the treatment of periodontal disease in pets, which is an inflammation and infection of the tooth's support structures. Secondary periodontal pockets form as disease progresses from gingivitis to loss of tooth support. Pockets occur due to apical migration of the ...
anti-inflammatory and adjunct treatment for arthritis and degenerative joint-disease in dogs, for the treatment of heartworm disease in dogs and cats and is FDA-approved for the treatment and management of periodontal disease in dogs, usually in gel form. It is often also used off-label in ...
Periodontal disease. Small breeds tend to have dental problems often caused by plaque buildup. What is a Toy Breed Dog? Toy dogs refer to extra small breeds who typically weigh up to 12 pounds. Unlike other dogs who were originally bred for their hunting instincts, many toys were bred for...
9 Common Causes of Facial Swelling in Dogs and Cats 1. Dental Abscesses Abscesses form around tooth roots when a tooth becomes infected with bacteria. Infections may be caused bytooth fractures, periodontal disease (gum disease), or because a tooth has died. Tooth death is usually due to co...
How Feline Stomatitis Is DiagnosedDiagnosis is generally based on the presenting symptoms and examination since there isn’t a laboratory test to diagnose stomatitis. However, since oral inflammation can be caused by some systemic diseases as well as common gingivitis and periodontal disease, your ...
What If My Pet Has Periodontitis? Be vigilant and take action! Periodontal disease is dangerous for pets, and in some cases is known to takeup to two years or more offof a pet's life, if left untreated. What happens if you don't treat periodontal disease in dogs?