Just like humans, your dog or cat can also develop periodontitis. This disease in dogs and cats is also better known as periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease can be very painful for any animal. You can read how it can happen and why oral hygiene is so important for prevention in today's blog post.
The cause of periodontal disease
Unfortunately, periodontal disease is not uncommon in dogs and cats. A good 80 percent of dogs and cats over the age of six suffer from periodontal disease. The cause of the disease is bacteria that a dog or cat picks up through eating, but also through playing in nature.
Over time, these lead to inflammation, but can also loosen the teeth. Individual teeth may fall out. But the consequences can be much more serious if no treatment is carried out.
The treatment of periodontal disease
Treating periodontal disease is important, if only because of the pain caused by the inflammation of the gums. But bacteria and toxins in the mouth are far worse. These can spread throughout the animal's body, causing damage to the kidneys, liver and ultimately the heart.
Periodontal disease is a gradual process that usually begins harmlessly with inflammation of the gums. As a pet owner, you must act early and consult a veterinarian. In the early stages, the treatment of periodontal disease essentially consists of thorough oral hygiene.
In addition to cleaning the teeth, this also includes cleaning the animal's gum pockets. If the disease has progressed, treatment includes medication to combat the inflammation.
Prevention of periodontal disease in dogs and cats
When it comes to preventing periodontal disease in dogs and cats, oral hygiene is the most important thing. In order to prevent periodontal disease through dental care, it is recommended to use regular Cleaning with our emmi®-pet ultrasonic toothbrush for dogs and cats, including the use of dental sprays, toothbrush flakes or even a change in diet.
If you follow our valuable tips, you can very effectively prevent periodontal disease in your beloved four-legged friend.
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