This means we take a much more comprehensive and thorough approach to any and all disease that can be
affecting your pets mouth and overall health.
Not exact matches
It can
affect the development of her facial muscles and palate (roof of her
mouth), says
Peter Richel, MD..
As a
pet parent, it is your responsibility to take effective care of your dog's gums, teeth and
mouth or else it could
affect its liver, heart and kidneys.
Dropping food from the
mouth: This behavior is observed when the
pet tries to chew its food but can not complete the chewing motion because the
affected teeth elicit a pain response.
As dental disease and infection not only
affects your animal's
mouth, causing pain, discomfort and loss of appetite, it can also have a negative effect on your
pet's vital organs.
Dental Care: Your
pet's teeth and the health of their
mouth can
affect every aspect of their life.
Radiographs (x-rays) will help your veterinarian determine how much the periodontal disease has
affected your
pet's
mouth.
Bacteria in the
mouth and on the teeth easily migrate into the blood stream and can negatively
affect your
pet's kidneys — heart and liver.
Not only do
affected pets develop nauseating halitosis and find it painful to eat, the inflammation in their
mouths can result in the spread of bacteria in their blood streams to internal organs, along with inflammatory substances called cytokines.
Periodontal disease doesn't just
affect your
pet's
mouth.
Healthy
Mouth, Healthy
Pet Good oral hygiene for a
pet won't just help with bad breath; it can actually
affect overall health as well.
Besides
mouth and tooth problems, chewing pumps bacteria into the bloodstream and that
affects your
pets» heart, liver, and kidneys.