Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Early gum disease in dogs linked to plaque and health risks
By Whyte, A et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2014·Department of Animal Pathology, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine stage 1 periodontal disease: a latent pathology.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 25 dogs aged 2 to 14 years were found to have early-stage periodontal disease (gum disease) affecting their teeth. The study showed that as plaque buildup increased, so did signs of gum inflammation and other health issues, including liver enzyme levels. This suggests that addressing gum disease early can help improve a dog's overall health. Regular dental care and cleanings can be important for preventing these problems.
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Abstract
To evaluate the potential health issues associated with periodontal disease (PD) in dogs, 1004 teeth from 25 dogs were examined. The dogs were randomly selected, aged 2-14 years, and had at least 95% of their teeth at the first PD stage. Significant positive correlations between plaque grade (PG) and gum inflammation, gingival regression, periodontal pocket, age and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity were identified. In contrast, PG was negatively correlated to total platelet count. Altogether, these findings suggest that prevention and therapy at the first PD stages can have an important impact on the general health condition of dogs.
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