“Good teeth, good appetite, the body is twice as good, eat well”, the human dental mouth is important, the dog’s dental mouth is also very important, pet owners must pay attention to the protection of the dog’s teeth and gums, beware of gingivitis. Gingivitis is one of the more serious dental diseases in dogs, according to the American Veterinary Dental Association survey, 80% of dogs over 3 years old have gums, teeth and other oral diseases. If left untreated, it will gradually develop into periodontitis and eventually lead to loosening and loss of all the teeth in the mouth. Etiology 1. Oral hygiene This is the main cause of gingivitis. After the dog eats, the food left between the teeth nourishes bacteria, forming soft tartar and plaque on the tooth surface, which induces gingivitis. 2. Dental problems If the dog has dental calculus or malformed teeth (such as double-rowed teeth), it will greatly increase the incidence of gingivitis. 3. Other factors Vitamin C deficiency, nutritional disorders and some other systemic diseases. Symptoms 1. Gum color: Normal gums are pink in color. When suffering from gingivitis, blood vessels in the connective tissue of the gums become congested, hyperplastic and turn deep red (or dark red). 2. Gum bleeding: The gum line is red, swollen, bleeding, painful, and in severe cases, abscesses can form, and continued development can lead to periodontitis. Gum bleeding is often the main symptom of gingivitis pet dogs, mostly occurs when biting hard objects, occasionally there can be spontaneous bleeding. Treatment 1. Mild gingivitis As long as you pay attention to oral health (such as brushing), use special mouthwash for animals, eat less food with high water content, etc. 2. Moderate gingivitis In the case of bleeding, red and swollen gums, oral antibiotics can be taken to avoid infection For dogs that have formed a large amount of calculus, dental scaling is required to completely remove the tartar. 3. severe gingivitis For gum abscesses, gingival hyperplasia occurs, it is necessary to promptly seek medical attention to remove the pus and, if necessary, to remove the hyperplastic gums to restore the normal physiological shape. Prevention 1. Remove extra teeth and avoid double rows of teeth During the period of tooth replacement, pay more attention to your dog’s tooth replacement, give hard food to promote tooth replacement, and remove extra teeth if necessary. 2. Let your dog develop the habit of brushing teeth since childhood. Reducing plaque reduces the incidence of gingivitis, and qualified dog owners should brush their dogs’ teeth at least once a week. 3. 4. Regular checkups According to the professional veterinarian’s recommendation, your pet needs to go to a professional veterinary hospital for an oral checkup once every six months to discover dental problems in time and deal with them properly. Note that after the dog is 6 months old, the pooper scooper can brush the dog’s teeth 2-3 times a week, slowly becoming once a week.
