Author: Kelly Huitson RVN BSc (Hons)

Abstract: By the age of 2 years, it is estimated that 80% of dogs have periodontal disease (Stott, 2019), as do 70% of cats over 3 years old (Ackerman, 2020; Cullen, 2011) and 80% of older cats (Milella, 2012). Early treatment of periodontal disease can prevent the complications of systemic disease, infection and malnutrition (Stott, 2019). Heart, liver, kidney and respiratory health can all be compromised by periodontal disease (Milella, 2012) and early intervention is deemed the only way to prevent periodontal disease from progressing.

Keywords: oral, dental, periodontitis, gingivitis, teeth, tooth

To cite this article: VNJ, 37 (3) pp 34-39

DOI: https://doi.org/

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