Canine Periodontal Disease
What is Canine Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is the inflammation of the structures that support the teeth. This disease is the primary loss of teeth in dogs. It is caused by a build-up of dental plaque on the surfaces of the teeth and around the gums. Bacteria can accumulate in the dental plaque and irritate the gum tissue which leads to the infection of the bone that surrounds the teeth. Some effects of the disease include: bad breath, bleeding gums, oral pain, dropping food from mouth while eating and loss of appetite. In severe cases the teeth may become loose and fall out.
Hills Prescription Diet T/D Canine Dental Health
Indications
T/D is complete and balanced food indicated for use in animals with periodontal disease, gingivitis, tartar, plaque, stain and bad breath. T/D canine dental health is a larger kibble size that resists crumbling. This allows for increased mechanical cleaning action as the kibble scrubs the entire tooth surface to reduce plaque and bacteria. Odor and irritation can be eliminated and decreased with the removal of plaque. Reduced amounts of calcium and protein act as a plaque preventative and limit the mineralization of plaque to tartar. Teeth are cleaned and maintained with no chemicals or abrasives involved. For the best effect, T/D Canine should be fed on a daily basis following a dental assessment.
Contraindications
This diet is not recommended for the following:
• Growing puppies
• Pregnant or nursing dogs
• Patients that have not obtained appropriate dental assessment with severe periodontal disease
Forms Available
T/D comes in a dry form only. There is a “small bites” version available for smaller dogs and a regular kibble size for medium to large do...
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...e build-up. This diet also contains urine acidifiers to increase urinary pH which also contributes to the prevention and removal of struvite uroliths. S/D is not recommended as a long term diet due to the increased acidifying effect. After a feeding period of approximately 2-3 months, the diet should be switched to C/D Multicare Feline to help avoid reoccurrence.
Contraindications
This diet is not recommended for the following:
• Growing kittens
• Pregnant or nursing cats
• Patients that do not have struvite urolithiasis
• Patients with kidney disease
• Patients with metabolic acidosis
Forms Available
This diet is available in dry or canned form.
Available Sizes
Canned food is available in 24 x 5.5oz. Dry food is available in 4 pound bags.
Feeding Guidelines
A 5kg cat requires:
Type of Food Amount Required
Canned 1-1 ½ cans per day
Dry 3/8- 5/8 of a cup per day
According to the American Dental Association, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, occurs when the tissues that support and surround your teeth become infected. Many people are unaware they even have gum disease, because it isn’t a painful disease. Periodontal disease is caused by a film of sticky bacteria called plaque forming on the teeth.
These hard treats are perfect for keeping your dog's teeth clean and preventing tartar build-up. They're hard, cunchy and 100% vegeterian. (You'll need a hammer to break them up for older and smaller dogs)
On his initial examination dated 23/06/13 the patient was seen for a routine full mouth scale and polish with reinforced oral hygiene instruction including flossing technique. He presented with excellent oral hygiene at this appointment which was a reflection of his commitment to good oral hygiene; tooth-brushing twice daily and dental flossing once daily. This was further supported by the patients plaque scores at 5% and bleeding scores at 4% with only minimal supra gingival calculus on lower anterior teeth. There was no erythema or oedema present on the gingival tissues.
The next thing we bad to address was how we would package our product. We decided on the industry standard a plastic tube like bag with a quantity of 6 bagels. When looking at our competitors this was the standard packing they use; also Thomas currently packages their products this
The article Poor Teeth was written by Sarah Smarsh with the goal in mind being to shed light on the issue between upper and lower class society in a particularly concrete way. Teeth and dental health are an easy thing for people to imagine in their head because everyone has a set whether they’re white and shiny or black and rotted. This makes it easy to draw a comparison between people that care for their teeth and those who don’t. However, access to dental knowledge and services which the lower class often times doesn’t have is very different between the poor and the rich. While the rich stroll through life showing off their perfect glossy white rows of teeth, there are less privileged people out there with barren mouths whose weak pale gums
I hope I have helped you understand how canines get this disease and what your treatment options are. Also, the importance of keeping your pet on prevention.
Periodontal disease also known as periodontitis is the inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with pocket formation, recession, or both. This includes gingivitis, which is the inflammation of the gingiva and is the milder form. This later on progresses to periodontitis and is a more severe form. Periodontitis affects the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum.
...would for yourself or a family member. Nutritional Therapy by means of providing additional nutritional supplementation to your pet's diet is a relatively inexpensive, practical and useful method of health support that a pet owner can easily administer at home.
The Connection Between High Blood Sugar Levels and Periodontal Disease. Saliva contains glucose; therefore, if you have uncontrolled diabetes, the amount of glucose present in your saliva is elevated. We naturally have somewhere between 200 to 300 bacterial species in our mouths: Some of these bacteria are good and some of them are bad. Streptococcus mutans is typically the bacterium responsible for causing tooth decay; whereas, periodontal disease is usually caused by a mixture of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola. Elevated glucose levels assist the harmful bacterias, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola, by providing the substance necessary to produce the acid that combines with our saliva to form the soft, sticky film referred to as plaque.
1. Container: You can use a shallow wooden or plastic container; the size you need depends on how many people will be using it and what their diets are. If the bin is only for two people who don't eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, you'll only need a 5-10-gallon bin. If you’re in a household where people eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, go for a 10 -15-gallon bin. TIP: You could use a recycled wooden dresser drawer if you’re really trying to be environmentally conscious!
Albuquerque, C., F. Morinha, J. Requicha, T. Martins, I. Dias, H. Guedes-Pinto, E. Bastos, and C. Viegas. "Canine Periodontitis: The Dog as an Important Model for Periodontal Studies." The Veterinary Journal 191.3 (2012): 299-305. University of Michigan Dearborn Library Catalog. Web. 18 Mar. 2014.
-Characterized by the elongation and hyperkeratosis of the filiform papillae, resulting in this hairlike appearance. The elongated papillae usually exhibit brown, yellow, or black pigmentation. Most patients are asymptomatic, but occasionally patients complain of irritation, gagging, or an altered taste. Patients are usually heavy smokers with poor oral hygiene and some have vitamin deficiencies, GI problems, or radiation therapy. Cures range from just brushing the tongue to corticosteroid therapy.
Charcot Marie Tooth disease encompasses a group of inherited disorders that affect motor and sensory peripheral nerves. It is a type of neuropathy characterized by damage to myelin sheaths and nerve axon structure that results in impaired ability of the peripheral nervous system to send signals or relay sensory information. CMT typically presents with distal predominance of limb-muscle wasting, weakness, and sensory loss , . Symptoms start in the feet, which commonly have high arches, hammer toes, intrinsic muscle weakness, and wasting. The disease then begins to affect the legs and the lower thighs, which results in distal atrophy of the lower limbs. The hands become affected, followed by the forearms. Sensory loss also
These wastes are derived from the liquid and food that the individual had consumed. In cases of compromised kidney function, the kidneys are no longer able to remove or filter wastes in the normal way. This means that wastes are left to accumulate in the bloodstream. When this scenario takes hold, it can negatively impact the patient 's electrolytes, therefore, positive action has to be taken to optimize the situation. When patients follow a renal diet it can help to slow down the advancement of total kidney failure, and ameliorate kidney function. Along with chloride and potassium, sodium represents one of the body 's main three electrolytes. The latter manipulate the fluids with enter and leave the body’s cells and tissues. Therefore, patients with renal disease must monitor their intake of electrolytes. Keeping a daily food dairy is essential (Nephcure), and will be of great benefit to the dietitian who can pinpoint certain details.
Chewing gum used to be against all dental care rules since the invention of sugarless gum all that has changed. The dentist at Levantine is among those that actually recommend sugarless gum.