Periodontal disease (inflammation of some or all of the tooths’ deep supportive structure) is the most common disease in pets today. Periodontal disease, if not treated properly can cause large spaces to form between the tooth and gum surfaces which encourage bacterial growth. This then escalates to bone loss, tissue destruction and pus formation in the cavities between the gum and tooth. This can be very painful for your pet and can become difficult for them to eat due to the pain. This can lead to severe weight loss, the infection can also make its way into the blood stream further affecting other major organs like the heart, liver and kidneys causing other major health concerns for your pet.
Mojo, a normally very happy poodle, presented to our clinic with an ongoing cough that has been progressively getting worse, as well as intermittent sneezing and a change in his behaviour (he hasn’t been himself lately). After a thorough health exam, it was discovered that Mojo had a very severe case of periodontal disease which had started to affect his overall health. Mojo had the required dental treatment, a scale a polish to remove all the plaque, calculus and debris, as well as the removal of multiple teeth that were severely infected. Mojo went home with some pain relief and some antibiotics to help him fight the infection and recover quickly. Mojo is now back to his happy, playful self and his owner is helping to keep a good oral health for him.
It is imperative to maintain a good oral health for your pets to ensure they have a great overall health throughout their life. October is our ‘Dental Month’ we offer FREE nurse dental checks to allow you to bring in your cats or dogs and have one of our wonderful nurses complete a dental check and let you know how your pets oral health is going. If your pet does need any dental treatment we also offer 15% off all dental treatment during Dental Month. If you are unsure of your dog or cats’ oral health give our friendly team a call today on 07 4987 6800 to book in your FREE nurse dental check.