Chronic periodontal disease not only affects the structure and function of the teeth, but it can seriously affect overall health. (chihuahua-pups.com)
I still recommend the dental because there is a direct correlation between chronic periodontal disease and acceleration of kidney failure in dogs and cats. (drrogerholisticvet.com)
Those dogs with chronic periodontal disease were diagnosed with endocarditis in 15 % of the cases. (happytailsspa-blog.com)