http://www.everydayhealth.com/ Posted in: Pet Health By Julio López, DVM, DACVIM, Special to Everyday Health According to the American Veterinary Medical Association,
dental disease affects 68 percent... Read more
Did you know that
dental disease affects nearly 85 percent of dogs and cats over three years of age?
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is the most common
dental disease affecting dogs and cats.
It is astonishing that with
dental disease affecting around eighty percent of dogs once they get to three years of age, many owners who take great care of their pets» diet, exercise, and grooming, neglect to pay attention to teeth cleaning as an important part of regular care.
Not exact matches
«However, except alveolar inflammation and
dental caries, the «individual G61» was not
affected by any of these
diseases — a female skeleton from the Neolithic graveyard of Stuttgart - Mühlhausen,» says Dr. Heike Scherf of the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment at the University of Tübingen.
of cavities, gum
disease, and other
dental issues that can
affect one of your most beautiful assets: your smile.
Staying on top of your cat's
dental health is important to your cat's overall health, as untreated
dental disease not only causes pain, it can also
affect other organ systems.
If pet
dental care is neglected, it can eventually lead to gum
disease, which — in its most advanced stage — can
affect the internal organs.
And
dental disease is at epic proportions,
affecting over 70 percent of dogs and cats before the age of two.
Even though you can't see them, there are many areas below the gums that can be
affected by
dental disease.
However, if left untreated,
dental disease can not only be painful and inhibit proper nutrition, but it can also lead to serious systemic issues that may
affect your pet's wellbeing before symptoms are noticeable.
By age 3, 85 % of dogs & cats are
affected with some level of
dental disease.
However, there is a lot of evidence that poor
dental care, especially in older cats, can lead to
diseases that will
affect their heart and liver if not properly treated.
However, once one tooth is
affected, over time, the
dental disease will
affect all the other teeth.
Pets are prone to the same
dental problems as humans: gingivitis (gum inflammation), periodontitis (a
disease of the oral cavity that
affects the gum, bone and tissues around the teeth), pyorrhea (an inflammation of the gum and tooth socket that leads to loose teeth and pus); and plaque, which is a build - up of materials on the tooth enamel that can cause cavities and more serious periodontal
disease.
Along with creating bad breath, mouth pain and difficulty eating,
dental disease can negatively
affect the function of vital organs including the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Learn about the most common
dental issues that
affect dogs in this article about puppy
dental disease.
Cats are
affected by many of the same
dental problems that
affect dogs, such as periodontal
diseases, fractured teeth, and oral growths.
Dental disease affects up to 80 % of pets over the age of three, and just like humans, there can be serious consequences of poor
dental health.
Over 85 % of all dogs beyond the age of 3 and 80 % of cats beyond the age of 5 are
affected by some form of
dental disease.
Cats are frequently
affected by reactions to foreign bodies, problems from
dental disease, tumor - like masses, infections, and growths in the nose or throat.
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.
Oral
diseases (including
dental and periodontal
disease) represent some of the most common and important health issues
affecting pets in the UK's and Europe.
Without providing appropriate veterinary
dental care for your pets, periodontal
disease develops, leading to severe gingivitis and ultimately tooth loss; this preventable condition
affects over 80 % of pets over the age of two.
Cats are
affected by many of the same
dental problems that
affect dogs (periodontal
disease, fractured teeth, and oral masses) in addition to special syndromes (tooth resorption, gingivostomatitis).
This includes diabetes (+16 % in cats and +32 % in dogs), ear infections (+34 % in cats and +9.4 % in dogs), internal parasites (+13 % in cats and +30 % in dogs), and
dental disease, which is the leading health condition that now
affects almost 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats over 3 years of age.
Oral
disease affects over 80 % of dogs by the time they're three years old, which means a dog
dental care program should be a top priority in your regular grooming and health care routine.
Our house cats suffer from mouth and
dental disease as well: In colony of 109 mature pedigree cats kept by Royal Canin, on their dry cat foods, 98 % developed some degree of periodontal (gum)
disease as well as bone loss
affecting their tooth sockets.
Bad breath, gingivitis and periodontitis are just a few common
dental problems found in dogs and if an oral
disease is left untreated for too long, it can cause other health issues that can
affect your dog's heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain.
In addition, pets
affected with
dental disease may benefit from periodontics (root cleaning / gum procedures), endodontics (root canals), restorative dentistry (fillings, sealants), and extractions where necessary.
Regular teeth cleanings and
dental check - ups prevent periodontal
disease and other
dental problems before they
affect your pet's overall health.
The progression of
dental disease is
affected by breed and diet.
Our goal is to lower the number of pets
affected by gum
disease in any way we can while meeting the highest possible standards in veterinary
dental medicine.
Since
dental disease is so prevalent please follow the link to learn how this can
affect your pet's eating.
Since a
diseased mouth can
affect a dog's entire well - being, you should follow a preventive
dental care program.
We also know that bacteria associated with
dental diseases can
affect the liver and other organs.
Did you know that
dental disease is the most common illness in pets,
affecting more than 75 % of cats and dogs by the age of 3?
Conditions such as fatty liver
disease, FIV, FeLV, upper respiratory
diseases, diabetes, hypothyroidism,
dental disease, and others are all serious health problems that can
affect your cat's happiness level.
In honor of National Pet
Dental Health Month, let's start with this primer that covers the design of cat teeth and some
dental diseases that
affect felines.
Periodontal
disease is the most common
dental condition and can cause bacteria and toxins to enter the bloodstream and potentially
affect internal organs.
Proper
dental care can detect
dental disease that not only
affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health problems such as heart, lung, and kidney
disease.
KEEPING YOUR PET»S PEARLY WHITES SHINY AND BRIGHT THE PERFECT
DENTAL PLAN LET THE TOOTH BE TOLD According to the American Veterinary
Dental Society, periodontal
disease affects 80 percent of cats and dogs before the age of four.
The heart is one of the internal organs that can be
affected in advanced
dental disease, because bacteria from the mouth infection can readily deposit on the heart valves (especially the mitral valve).
The important point to remember is the fact that once you notice any of these symptoms, your pet's
dental disease is already causing discomfort or pain, and even
affecting other body organs.
In addition to heart (cardiac) problems,
dental disease can
affect the kidneys and the liver.
It is estimated that by the age of 3, up to 80 % of dogs and 70 % of cats are already
affected by
dental disease.
If left untreated
dental disease can
affect many other organ systems including your pets heart and kidneys.
Estimates are the condition
affects between about 30 to 40 percent of healthy adult cats, and from 60 to 80 percent of kitties who visit the vet for treatment of
dental disease.
Dental issues and
dental disease don't just
affect the teeth.
The pumping function of the heart becomes less efficient; the liver and kidneys decrease in weight and their ability to filter toxins decreases; the thyroid and adrenal glands may decrease or increase the amount of hormone that they produce; there is a decrease in joint cartilage and muscle mass;
dental disease is more common in older patients; and even the nervous system is
affected as there is a decrease in blood flow to the brain and a decrease in brain function.