Dental and oral

Periodontal disease

Routine

Also known as: dental disease; dental problems; tooth decay

Overview

the most-diagnosed condition overall in adult dogs. Signs: bad breath, tartar, gingival recession, loose teeth. Prevention: daily brushing; dental cleaning under GA every 1–3 years.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Biewer Terrier — a Toy / Companion breed

Biewer Terrier

Germany; tri-colour offshoot of the Yorkshire Terr
Bolognese — a Toy / Companion; FCI Group 9 breed

Bolognese

Italy (Bologna); bichon-family lapdog
Chihuahua — a Toy (AKC) breed

Chihuahua

Mexico
Chinese Crested — a Toy (AKC) breed

Chinese Crested

Development in China / Africa disputed

Chiweenie

United States; small companion cross

Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalene)

Continental Europe; the drop-eared variety of the
English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) — a Toy / Companion; FCI Group 3 (toy) breed

English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

England; miniature descendant of the Manchester Te
Italian Greyhound — a Toy (AKC) breed

Italian Greyhound

Italy
Maltese — a Toy (AKC) breed

Maltese

Mediterranean

Maltipoo

United States; popular companion cross

Morkie

United States; toy companion cross
Papillon — a Toy (AKC) breed

Papillon

France / Belgium
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