Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
An update on oral manifestations of systemic disorders in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- Frontiers in veterinary science
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Dosenberry, Claire et al.
- Affiliation:
- Dixboro Veterinary Dental Clinic · United States
Plain-English summary
Oral problems are quite common in dogs and cats, and figuring out what’s causing these issues can be tricky. Many different health problems, like immune system diseases, reactions to medications, infections, and metabolic disorders, can lead to sores or lesions in the mouth. To get to the bottom of these issues, veterinarians need to take a detailed history and do a thorough physical exam, which may include looking at the eyes and mouth more closely, sometimes under sedation. It's important for vets to have a clear plan and work with other specialists to understand any additional health issues that might be present. This review is meant to help veterinarians recognize these oral signs linked to broader health problems based on the latest research.
Abstract
Oral lesions are common in dogs and cats, and determining the underlying etiology of these lesions can be challenging. A wide range of systemic ailments may lead to lesions in the oral cavity, including immune-mediated diseases, adverse drug reactions, viral and bacterial infections, and metabolic and autoimmune diseases. A complete history and thorough physical examination (including a fundic examination) should be obtained in affected patients. It is critical to perform a detailed oral examination, which in some patients may need to be performed under sedation or general anesthesia. Tailored diagnostic plans and a multidisciplinary approach are necessary to fully characterize co-morbid disorders in affected patients. This narrative review aims to aid veterinarians in recognizing oral manifestations of systemic disorders based on the most recent reports and available research.
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