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Although daily brushing provides the best preventative measure, feeding a dental diet or using dental chews for dogs is an effective approach pet owners can take to help prevent and control accumulation of plaque and tartar to avoid consequences of severe periodontal disease. [2] Dental diets consider many aspects of oral health such as ...
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [ 5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [ 5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. [ 7][ 8] In its more serious form, called ...
A buccal exostosis is an exostosis ( bone prominence) on the buccal surface (cheek side) of the alveolar ridge of the maxilla or mandible. More commonly seen in the maxilla than the mandible, buccal exostoses are considered to be site specific. [ 2] Existing as asymptomatic bony nodules, [ 3] buccal exostoses don’t usually present until adult ...
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). [ 1] Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, fatigue, and sore arms and legs. [ 1][ 2] Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur. [ 1][ 3] As scurvy worsens, there can be poor wound healing ...
Reproductive diseases. Prostate disease * in dogs includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), cancer, and cysts and abscesses. BPH is the most common and is found in older intact (not neutered) dogs. Signs include blood in the urine and straining to urinate and defecate.
The sad truth is that many dogs who never get their teeth brushed do lose teeth as they get older, which makes eating painful and may affect your pet’s general health. “Studies have shown that ...
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) is a bone disease that occurs most often in fast-growing large and giant breed dogs; however, it also affects medium breed animals like the Australian Shepherd. The disorder is sometimes referred to as metaphyseal osteopathy, and typically first presents between the ages of 2 and 7 months. [ 1]
The video starts with the dog laying on his bed. Where each corner meets on the bed, the material doesn't reach to the corners, leaving a gap for things to fall through. The dog is playing with a ...