This behavior is a result of
extreme gum pain that is eased off when the puppy applies pressure with its gums.
Not exact matches
Stomatitis is characterized by
extreme inflammation, ulceration, and
pain in the
gums adjacent to the teeth, especially at the premolars, molars, and the corners of the mouth where the upper and lower jaws meet.
The salient clinical signs of gingivostomatitis include apparently
extreme oral
pain; swollen, ulcerated, and bleeding
gums; lack of appetite or — if an affected cat seems eager to eat — the inability to do so; consequent weight loss; excessive salivation; blood in the saliva; bad breath; and pawing at the mouth.
Patients have lost teeth because of a medical accident at a dental surgery, and even misdiagnosis of
gum disease can lead to
extreme pain and suffering for a patient.