posted by Tess on Oct 11
Dental health in pets
The most common ailments seen by vets in dogs and cats are dental problems. More than half of all pets suffer from gum disease, dental calculus or similar dental problems.
Calculus is the brown build-up of plaque found extending downwards on the tooth from the gum line. Calculus is a haven for bacteria which can have serious consequences for your pet’s general health. These bacteria can not only cause abscesses and tooth loss but can have effects further afield - even resulting in organ damage as the bacteria are carried from the mouth, through the bloodstream.
All types of teeth and gum diseases can lead to serious health problems in pets. Dogs and cats make much fuller use of their teeth than humans do - using them in ways we usually use our hands. For this reason, toothache, dental disease and loss of teeth can all have serious consequences for pets.
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