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Common oral diseases in cats treated at a Uruguay veterinary hospital
By Agustina Algorta et al.·Published in Revista Científica·2025·Unidad de Inmunología e Inmunoterapia, Departamento de Patobiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de la República, PC: 13000, Montevideo, Uruguay. , VE·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Retrospective study of the frequency of feline oral diseases at the Dentistry Service of the Hospital of the Veterinary School in Uruguay
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats with bad breath, pain, and excessive drooling were brought to a veterinary dental clinic in Uruguay. The most common issues found were feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), periodontal disease, and feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). Many of these cats were around 9 to 10 years old, and some had multiple dental problems at once. Understanding these common oral diseases can help pet owners recognize symptoms early and seek treatment, which may include dental cleanings or other interventions to improve their cat's oral health.
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Abstract
Oral disorders represent a common reason for veterinary consultations worldwide among felines. However, epidemiological studies in feline dentistry are notably lacking in international literature. Thus, this study aims to establish a casuistry of oral disorders in felines admitted to the Dentistry Service of the Veterinary Hospital Centre (DSVHC) Veterinary School in Uruguay. A retrospective analysis of clinical records from the dental clinic at the DSVHC between 2014 and July 2019 was conducted. This study evaluated the number of felines, age, sex, reason for consultation, diagnosis, and the association between primary pathologies and age/sex variables. Forty-six feline dental consultations were documented, including 28 male and 18 female felines. The most common reasons for consultation were halitosis, pain, and salivation. The most prevalent oral disorders among felines included feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) at 69.6%, periodontal disease (PD) at 45.7%, and feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL) at 23.9%. Moreover, 39.1% exhibited a combination of FCGS and PD, 19.6% FCGS and FORL, and 13% simultaneous FCGS, PD, and FORL. The mean ages for FCGS, PD, and FORL were 9.1± 3.3, 10.1 ± 3.6, and 10 ± 3.1 years, respectively. Other diagnoses included oral neoplasms, malocclusions, osteomyelitis, alveolar osteitis, and chronic renal insufficiency. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the most prevalent oral disorders in feline dental practice and their common associations, along with identifying the age groups in which they are most prevalent.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.52973/rcfcv-e35638