Our animal clinic has compiled the most common
symptoms of dental disease in pets below:
There are several
symptoms of dental disease in dogs that make it fairly easy to recognize.
Not exact matches
In addition to these
dental symptoms, periodontal
disease can wreak havoc on the rest
of your pet's body, as the immune system
of an animal with PD is forced to constantly fight off the invading organisms.
If you notice other
symptoms of illness including: weight loss, diarrhea, hair loss, excessive hiding, constipation, bleeding gums or teeth, or swelling
in the mouth; bring your cat to your ZippiVet immediately so they can check for illness,
dental disease or internal obstructions and provide a proper diagnosis.
Dr. Katrina Stanchev discusses
Symptoms and treatment
of dental disease in pets and how a veterinarian cleans a pet's teeth.
Bad breath
in your pets is usually a red flag that there are bacteria building up
in your pet's mouth — a strong
symptom of Periodontal or
dental disease.
If your pet is showing signs /
symptoms of dental disease or you are concerned you may call to set up a
dental apointment at any time, as oral care and prophylactic
dental treatments are integral
in maintaining a healthy pet.
But even though they don't show us much
in the way
of outward
symptoms, chronic
dental / periodontal
disease can cause severe and often irreversible damage to internal organs.
The most important thing you need to know about
dental health
in cats: Cats rarely show
symptoms of dental disease until it is
in its advanced stages.
Look inside your cat's mouth for any
symptoms of dental disease mentioned
in the above list.
During the examination, our veterinary professionals will thoroughly examine your pet for
symptoms of periodontal
disease, and may even use advanced equipment (such as
dental radiographs)
in order to see its spread
in ways that a visual check can't!