Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Veterinary dental care for senior dogs and cats
By Holmstrom, Steven E·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2012·Animal Dental Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Veterinary dentistry in senior canines and felines.
Plain-English summary
This article focuses on dental health in older dogs and cats. It explains how to recognize and evaluate periodontal disease, which is an infection of the gums, and how to treat it properly. The article also covers different stages of tooth resorption, a condition where teeth break down, and discusses both non-aggressive and aggressive oral tumors. Additionally, it highlights important guidelines for veterinary dental procedures and warns against the risks of non-professional dental cleaning. Overall, it aims to improve understanding and care for dental issues in senior pets.
Abstract
When you have completed this article, you will be able to (1) understand and grade patients with periodontal disease and prescribe proper treatment for them; (2) describe the AVDC Stages of Tooth resorption and the treatment; (3) describe the non-clinically aggressive and aggressive oral tumors; (4) be knowledgeable of the American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines on Veterinary Dental Procedures and how to obtain them; and (5) understand the disadvantage of Non-Professional Dental Scaling (NPDS) and why it should not be performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22720814/