To design effective oral care solutions, we need to understand the specific mechanisms
underlying oral diseases in cats and dogs.
Not exact matches
She is passionate about understanding molecular mechanisms
underlying the development of
oral infectious
disease, as well as mechanisms important in maintaining health.
Underlying improvement of internal absorption due to other conditions, such as: celiac
disease may reduce
oral absorption even further.
# 10 Routine cleanings, including dental x-rays to identify
underlying problems, help prevent periodontal
disease and allows a complete
oral exam screening.
Dental
disease can often attribute to
oral pain, infection, as well as other
underlying issues such as kidney, liver, and heart
disease.
If
underlying medical problems are ruled out, your veterinarian will likely perform a full dental examination to check for gum
disease, periodontal
disease,
oral cancers, and other problems.
According to the American Veterinary Dental College dogs at risk include are those who are immune compromised, have an
underlying cardiac, hepatic, and renal
disease and dogs with severe
oral infection.
In most cases, the veterinarian will prescribe a topical (applied to the skin) antimicrobial, which may be an antimicrobial shampoo, an
oral or injected antimicrobial, and treatment of the
underlying disease.