Not exact matches
Cats may not show outward
signs of feline
dental disease and they may even continue to eat even while suffering
from severe
dental issues.
There are a variety
of signs associated with
dental disease ranging
from almost undetectable to severe.
Signs of advanced
dental disease might also include discharge
from the nostrils or mouth, pawing at the mouth, lip licking, tongue thrusting, oral pain, and excessive salivation.
Signs of periodontal
disease may include bleeding, infection and bone loss, which require extensive
dental work
from a veterinarian in San Diego.
Studies indicate that 36 %
of senior dogs suffer
from osteoarthritis, 18 % show
signs of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, and the number one diagnosed
disease of dogs in all age groups is
dental disease.
Signs of dental disease can include decreased appetite, weight loss, and excessive salivation
from the mouth.
The outward
signs of dental disease can range
from obvious issues like reluctance to eat dry food, pawing at the mouth, or drooling to more subtle changes such as hiding, decreased playfulness, or weight loss.