Dogs and cats with advanced periodontal disease often require oral surgery to extract many teeth. (avdc.org)
# 2 If your pet has bad breath this is a good indicator of advanced periodontal disease & you should have them examined. (ctvsh.com)
Unfortunately, the more advanced periodontal disease becomes, the more risk to your pet's vital organs and the more extensive the dental work needed to treat the problem. (polosprings.com)