Management of periodontal disease: understanding the options

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2005 Jul;35(4):819-36, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2005.03.002.

Abstract

Periodontal disease is the most common disease occurring in domestic dogs and cats, and local severity and the impact on the rest of the body are reasons why all companion animal patients should receive an oral examination every time they are seen. This article provides the background information on how an effective periodontal management program can be tailored for each patient.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Cat Diseases / therapy
  • Cats
  • Dental Care / methods
  • Dental Care / veterinary
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Dog Diseases / therapy
  • Dogs
  • Oral Hygiene / veterinary*
  • Periodontal Diseases / complications
  • Periodontal Diseases / prevention & control
  • Periodontal Diseases / therapy
  • Periodontal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Veterinary Medicine / methods*