Sunday, July 17, 2022

4164. The 9-year-old Spitz has gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis Stage 1) AND hair loss on the nose tip.

How to check the teeth and gums of the 9-year-old Spitz?
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SINGAPORE - 17 JULY 2022, TOA PAYOH VETS:


Most dog owners do not check or brush their dog's teeth regularly. To check the health of the dog's teeth and gums, put the dog on a table. Use your hands to open the mouth. The back of the cheek teeth is exposed with fingers. Check for tartar, plaque, gum bleeding and inflammation, loose teeth and pain. Dogs with tooth ache will resist the owner's opening of his mouth OR bite the owner.


In this 9-year-old Spitz, some of the teeth have tartar and plaque. There is no tooth pain on palpation. Slight gum inflammation around the back teeth. The dog had a dental scaling at another vet clinic around one year ago. The owner brushed his teeth once a month.


In conclusion, the dog has periodontal disease Stage 1. It is known as gingivitis or inflammation of the gums or gum disease. He needs dental scaling to prevent periodontal diseases. It is up to the owner whether to accept my advice to get the dental scaling to remove the plaque and tartar.

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Gum Disease - What it is Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection of the gums and the bone supporting the teeth. It can affect one tooth or several teeth. If left untreated, it may lead to the loss of tooth or teeth. 

The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque. It is a sticky film, made up of bacterial and salivary protein, that accumulates on the surface of the teeth. The plaque causes ‘gingivitis’ which is an inflammation of the gums. The gums become red and puffy, and bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease which is reversible. Left untreated, it can progress to a more advanced stage of gum disease called periodontitis. 

 

The gums start to separate from the teeth, allowing bacteria to form periodontal (gum) pockets which will destroy the underlying supporting structures (bone and connective tissue). The teeth may eventually become loose and need to be removed. The disease can occur at any age.

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 How to restore the hair loss of the nose tip of the 9-year-old Spitz? Be KIND TO PETS VETERINARY VIDEOS sponsored by toapayohvets SINGAPORE - 17 JULY 2022, TOA PAYOH VETS: The hair loss was due to the Spitz digging his nose into the soil when he was taken downstairs several times a day. He would urine mark several times and used his nose to rub against the grass. Stopping this habit and medication to wash the nose and anti-inflammatory for 3 weeks resulted in the hair regrowth back onto the nasal tip. UPDATES AT: https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2022/07/4164-9-year-old-spitz-has-gum-disease.html

 



 

 


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