The Veterinary Expert| Pet Health
The veterinary expert provides information about important conditions of dogs and cats such as arthrits, hip dysplasia, cruciate disease, diabetes, epilepsy and fits.
Periodontal or gum disease is the commonest disease in dogs and cats. About 80% of dogs over three years old in the UK suffer from periodontal disease. It is a bacterial disease affecting the gums and bone around teeth and is caused by plaque. The most effective way of managing gum disease is by […]
Tooth resorption represents one of the most common diseases seen in domestic cats and occurs in 20-75% of cats depending on the population studied. Older and purebred cats are more likely to be affected and the numbers of teeth that can be affected increases with age. This unusual condition was probably first identified properly in […]
We commonly hear about periodontal disease but what actually is it and why is it so important to us and our pets? Read this article by dentistry expert Peter Southerden to find out more. What is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is the commonest disease in dogs and cats. About 80% of dogs over three years […]