A Study of Periodontal Disease in Domestic Canines
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Authors
Sonne, Jenna A.
Issue Date
2007-04-27
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en_US
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Abstract
Periodontal disease, a destructive combination
of periodontitis and gingivitis, is the most common oral
disease affecting domestic canines today. Dogs of all
ages, breeds, and genders are susceptible to periodontal
disease, though older and small breed dogs are most at
risk. Oral health is strongly dependent upon a good diet,
access to good quality chewing toys, and a simple oral
hygiene home care plan. If debris and plaque are not
removed from the teeth, plaque deposits and the
accumulation of foreign bacteria in the mouth will be
followed by infection, known as gingivitis, as the bacteria
secrete destructive toxins into the periodontal tissue.
Synthetic dog foods and treats introduce a problematic
source of foreign bacteria to the oral cavity, especially
when perpetuated by malocculsive defects and other
complications. Periodontal disease is highly aggressive
and may severely affect overall systemic health
including histological changes in the kidney, liver and
myocardium in dogs if left untreated. However this
disease is also easily preventable, and there are
many highly accessible techniques and tools via which
serious periodontal disease might be prevented in
client-owned canines.
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1 broadside : ill.
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Kalamazoo College