Sentences with phrase «difficulty chewing the food»

Often, they have difficulty chewing the food (because of the strength of their jaw), moving food side to side, and keeping food in the mouth.

Symptoms may include not only a foul mouth odor, but excessive drooling, difficulty chewing food, or even subsequent weight loss.

If you see your dog or cat having difficulty chewing their food or suddenly losing their interest and appetite, she might need urgent dental care.

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Dysphagia can include having difficulty trying to chew food, suck, or even get food to the mouth and keep it inside the mouth.

Softer food will also help senior pets if they have difficulties with chewing, and also put less stress on their digestion processes.

After several surgeries, Squish — who had difficulty seeing out of his one eye and whose injuries prevented him from being able to eat — is chewing on tennis balls, munching dry dog food, and apparently carrying around sticks as crooked as his face.

This can create difficulty grasping, picking up and chewing dog food.

Due to being older, he has lost many of his teeth and has difficulty chewing dry dog food.

Signs of Periodontal disease or tooth / gum problems include: - bad breath - broken or loose teeth - extra teeth or retained baby teeth - abnormal chewing, drooling, not wanting to eat, difficulty eating, and dropping food from mouth - discolored teeth or teeth covered In tarter - red or swollen gums - pain in or around the mouth - bleeding from mouth (usually seen during or after chewing)- irritability or new behaviors involving biting, or growling when around the mouth.

Its mushy texture makes it the food of choice for senior dogs that might have difficulty chewing.

As they age, dogs often face issues with food, including lack of appetite, chewing, obesity and digestive difficulties.

Difficulty chewing, apparent disinterest in food and refusal to be touched on the head are some signs to look for.