As the saying goes, "If you have good teeth and appetite, your body will be great, and you will taste good when you eat it!" Teeth is a very critical part for dogs. It not only affects beauty, but also affects appetite and mood. If you do not pay attention to care in normal times, your life will even be threatened in serious cases.
Normal healthy adult dogs have 42 teeth, 20 upper teeth and 22 lower teeth, arranged in a serrated shape. Because dogs have different teeth structures than humans, they do not chew food. Most of the time, dogs swallow food directly, and teeth are not as good as weapons for dogs to protect their own safety. If you do not receive regular cleaning and care, you are prone to illness.
As the closest family of hairy children, it is very important to thoroughly maintain their teeth. Common sense of oral health care Common symptoms
Common symptoms
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gingival tissue is usually caused by plaque, tartar, subgingival stones, etc. Sick animals may experience bad breath, red and swollen gums, mild atrophy of gums, and bleeding gums. At this time, ultrasonic tooth cleaning treatment is most suitable. If not treated in time, it will gradually evolve into periodontal disease.
Breast tooth retention
Small dogs are common oral diseases, and are more common in the retention of teeth incisors and canine teeth. The presence of breast teeth will affect the growth of permanent teeth, and food residues and hair are easily accumulated in this location. It is difficult for dogs over 7 months to fall off naturally. If they are not removed in time, a large amount of visible tartar accumulation may occur, and gingivitis and periodontitis may occur.
Periodontal Disease
Inflammation of periodontal tissue, usually accompanied by gingivitis, or secondary to gum disease. Sick animals usually experience bad breath, red and swollen gums, severe atrophy of the gums, dissolving alveolar bone, abscess in the alveolar, loose teeth and other symptoms. At this time, animals usually have sensitive mouths, may lose appetite, prefer to eat canned or soft food, and are reluctant to bite toys, etc. If not treated in time, the animal will gradually fall off, fistula may appear on the face, and oral and nasal fistula may occur (the oral and nasal cavity are connected). Due to osteolysis, it may cause fractures of the mandible bone. As the infection further intensifies, some animals may also develop myocarditis and kidney disease.
Toat shovelers learn more, it is important to pay attention to pet oral health!