Indications that your pet might be in need of dental care would include the presence of a red stripe along the gum line, unpleasant odor from the mouth, reluctance to chew,
change in chewing behaviors, inability to see the teeth due to calculus accumulation, reluctance to allow home care, broken teeth, discolored teeth, loose teeth, draining or swelling around the face or jaw, decreased
appetite, swellings or enlargements of the oral tissues, difficulty in swallowing, rubbing the face with a paw (
sometimes resulting in eye irritation), rubbing the face on the carpet, and other signs as well.
People who suffer from clinical depression
sometimes go undiagnosed because symptoms of depression such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and
appetite changes can be caused by other things like stress or physical illness.