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Whole Body (Systemic) Effects of Canine Dental ProblemsWhole body effects of canine dental problems are numerous and at times serious. Read on to learn more about how dog teeth problems can adversely
affect the health of your dog.
As mentioned in our page on Canine Dental Care, common canine dental problems include
plaque, tartar, gingivitis and other periodontal disease.
These dental problems not only cause pain and inflammation in the mouth, they can also have tremendous adverse effects on the dog's whole body. It is therefore
extremely important that we give good canine dental care to our dogs and have their teeth checked by a veterinarian regularly.
Below describes some common whole body effects of canine dental problems.
Blood Spread InfectionA dog with periodontal disease is prone to develop bacterial infection. Bacteria from a tooth abscess, for example, can easily gain access into the blood stream. If the number of bacteria is high, or if a dog has a compromised immune system, the bacterial infection can easily affect important body organs, such as:
Inhaled InfectionCanine dental problems can also cause inhaled infection. As a dog with periodontal disease inhales, bacteria can be carried down the airways. In a healthy dog or if the number of bacteria is small, the dog's defence mechanism may fend off any bacterial infection. However, if the immune system is compromised, or if the dog is already suffering from some form of respiratory disease such as bronchitis, or if the number of bacteria is high, then bacterial infection may take hold, wreaking havoc on the respiratory system. TopIngestion of ToxinsFinally, if a dog has periodontal disease, over time the bacteria in his saliva will produce toxins. These toxins can easily be ingested by the dog when he swallows. When the toxins reach the stomach, not all of them can be destroyed by gastric acid. As a result, stomach problems such as gastritis may occur. It is therefore a rather common phenomenon for dogs with periodontal disease to have upset tummy.As you can see, serious dog teeth problems can have adverse health effects on the whole dog. As most dental problems are preventable through good dental care, be sure to take good care of your dog's teeth! Related Topics Canine Dental Care Canine Teeth Cleaning TOP of Whole Body Effects of Canine Dental Problems |
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