What to do if your dog's gums bleed. Unpleasant gum disease in dogs: signs, treatment at home and in the clinic

Favorite four-legged friend does not eat, saliva flows from the mouth, the mucous membranes of the cheeks, lips, gums and tongue are intensely red, and sometimes with sores? Most likely, the dog has stomatitis - inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. This disease should not be left to chance, because. pathology in the future may affect the state of the gastrointestinal, immune and cardiovascular systems.

Where does stomatitis come from

Inflammation can be primary or secondary. Primary stomatitis is a problem that has independent causes and course, secondary ones are not a separate pathology, but accompanies other, more serious infectious (viral, bacterial or fungal) diseases.

Primary Causes

• injury to the gums, mucous membranes of the cheeks and lips with a disturbed dental bite due to deviations in the growth of teeth or their incorrect erasure in old age;
• eating icy or very hot food;
• damage to the mucous membrane with dry food, bones or other foreign objects;
• getting into the oral cavity of toxic irritating substances (household chemicals, poisonous plants, food affected by mold, medicines, etc.);
• dental diseases.

Secondary Causes

• infectious diseases (leptospirosis, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parvovirus enteritis, leukemia);
• fungal infections (candidiasis);
• diseases of the nasopharynx (rhinitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis);
• endocrine pathologies (diabetes mellitus);
• internal diseases (gastroenteritis, nephritis, liver failure, etc.);
• metabolic disorders against the background of aging (scurvy);
• immunodeficiency states.

Types of inflammation and their manifestation

The inflammatory process can be acute, or it can be prolonged to a chronic state. By localization (spread in the oral cavity):

• focal - affects a small limited area (focus) in the oral cavity
• diffuse - covers the entire mouth, including the mucous membranes of the cheeks, lips, tongue, gums and palate

Signs by which you can suspect stomatitis in a dog

1. The animal drinks a lot, often and quickly. The inflammatory process in the oral cavity is usually accompanied by a burning sensation, which softens in the process of drinking.
2. Profuse salivation. Saliva constantly flows, but the act of swallowing is not disturbed. During eating, a distinct champing is heard.
3. Decreased appetite and caution in the process of eating. The dog refuses solid food or eats it very carefully, chewing slowly. Some time later, the pet may refuse to eat at all, even his most beloved one.
4. The animal periodically rubs its muzzle against objects, makes sounds resembling sneezing, and an unpleasant (rotten or putrid) smell begins to come from the mouth.
5. The pet may be lethargic, inactive, and may have an increase in body temperature.

The above listed first signs of stomatitis in a dog should give the owner the idea to examine the pet's oral cavity.

With stomatitis in the oral cavity, it is usually found

• reddened mucosa - gums, the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, the tongue and palate can be captured, in rare cases - the larynx (intensity from bright pink to deep red);
• acne, ulcers, hemorrhages, accumulations of pus are found on the lips or cheeks;
• gums may bleed, tartar is found, tooth roots are exposed;
• a whitish or grayish coating may be detected;
• saliva viscous or frothy, unpleasantly smelling.

How to inspect a dog's mouth?

Examination is carried out in daylight or any other good light, with the jaws comfortably open. The procedure begins with an examination of the gums, simply by gently lifting or lowering the lips. The posture of the animal can be any, convenient for the one who conducts the examination.

How to look For an internal examination of the mouth, simply disengage the jaws with both hands. To grip them comfortably, you need to grab them from above and below with both hands, placing your fingers in the space behind the fangs - the "toothless" edge. No need to use excessive force.	How not to do Do not try to open your mouth by holding on to the back of your nose and beard - this will definitely hurt and the animal will bite.

If an adult dog categorically refuses to open its mouth

Put on the upper and lower jaw loops from a regular medical bandage. Spread to the side of the jaw, holding on to its free ends. Everything must be done together with an assistant and carefully so as not to cause pain and not dislocate the jaw.

What and how you can help at home

It is impossible to cure stomatitis in a dog on its own without visiting a veterinarian (at least without consequences). No owner will be able to determine exactly what caused this ailment. The main point in the treatment is to eliminate the cause of inflammation, i.e. without its exact definition, any medical procedures will be in vain. It is always best to visit a veterinarian and follow the instructions of the veterinarian.

Self-treatment is permissible only with the catarrhal form of stomatitis, when there are no ulcerations or when the ulcers are small, not extensive. In the future, you should take the dog to the veterinarian, because. it is necessary to determine the cause of stomatitis. This is especially true in cases where within 2-3 days there were no signs of relief of the condition and there were suspicions that stomatitis is secondary.

Nothing should be done if pus, papillomas are found in the mouth, body temperature rises or the dog is lethargic!

What to do before visiting the vet

• Examine the oral cavity and remove, if possible, any foreign objects found that injure the mucous membrane (bone fragments, blades of grass, chips, splinters, etc.). If this fails, go to the vet.
• Rinse the mouth twice a day with a rubber bulb, a syringe without a needle, or (the most ideal option) from a spray bottle (you can use empty and washed pharmacy containers from old medicines):
  • a solution of furacilin 1:5000 (0.1 g of furacilin powder is used for 500 ml of hot boiled water, cooled to a warm temperature);
  • barely pink manganese 1:10000 (a few grains are thrown into 0.5 l of boiled cool water, stirred until completely dissolved, water is added until the desired shade of the solution is obtained);
  • strong decoctions of chamomile, St. John's wort, sage and / or oak bark (1 tsp of any herb or mixture of herbs, pour 200-250 ml of boiling water, leave for 20-30 minutes, add water to 500 ml),
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide (in pure form, pharmacy packaging);
  • freshly squeezed carrot juice.

No need to try to get into the wounds - this can cause pain, the liquid will independently distribute over the entire surface of the mucosa. The same solutions can separately lubricate wounds and sores with moistened cotton swabs, but the risk of pain is high.

• Transfer the pet to soft and liquid foods (mucous liquids, jelly, liquid cereals, soups with meat broths, milk, acidophilus, fish / minced meat). Watch the temperature of the food - it should not be hot and not cold. If the lesions of the mucous membrane are very extensive and deep, you can keep the pet on a starvation diet for 1-1.5 days, but with free access to drink.
• You can treat the oral cavity with the following paste: honey - 1 part, aloe juice - 2 tsp, lard or butter - 1 part, streptocid - 2-4 g, cocoa butter - 1 tsp. All components are melted in a water bath at a temperature of 40°C. Mix thoroughly. The whole mouth is processed twice a day.
• With ulcerative stomatitis, after each meal, wipe the dog's teeth with a swab moistened with lemon juice. This prevents the formation of plaque, which in stomatitis is formed quickly and abundantly due to developing bacteria.

In no case should you lubricate the lips or mucous membranes of a dog with iodine tincture, which is available in every human medicine cabinet. The likelihood of allergic reactions is high, and the additional irritating effect of iodine can lead to tissue death, reducing the rate of healing of ulcers and wounds.

How to treat stomatitis in a puppy?

In newborns, stomatitis most often develops against the background of improperly growing teeth and malocclusion. Usually everything is limited to catarrhal stomatitis, which can be treated in the same ways as in adult dogs. It goes by fast enough. An exception is papillomatous stomatitis - after 2-3 months, self-healing usually occurs, otherwise only a veterinarian can perform antitumor and antiviral treatment.

Spitz and miniature poodles are two breeds in which stomatitis develops very quickly and is extremely severe, with the formation of deep ulcers and necrosis of tissues even on the palate. Any self-treatment in these breeds is prohibited! At the first suspicion of stomatitis, you should immediately contact a specialist.

Veterinary help

With the elimination of the cause that provoked the appearance of stomatitis and proper treatment, the primary catarrhal forms in the acute course disappear in a period of 5 days to 2 weeks. Secondary acute stomatitis is cured longer - 2-3 weeks. Inflammations that have passed into the stage of a chronic course can last for years.

If stomatitis is a secondary symptom, then the main therapy is directed to the cure of the main disease, and then directly to stomatitis. Parallel treatment option is suitable.

The course of therapy:

• cleansing the affected mucosa from pus, blood clots and plaque;
• taking measures to eliminate the infection;
• healing of formed ulcers and wounds;
• removal of tartar (if any);
• increased immune response of the animal;
• anticancer therapy (with pallomatous stomatitis).

Means for cleaning and disinfecting the oral cavity

• chlorhexidine 0.05% - irrigate with a spray bottle, rubber bulb or apply with a wet swab to the affected areas twice a day;
• rotokan solution - irrigate inflamed areas;
• Metrogyl-Dent gel - lubricate inflamed or ulcerated areas of the oral mucosa;
• 0.2% lapis (silver nitrite salt in solution) or glycerol iodine in a ratio of 1: 4 is used to cauterize deep ulcers - it is applied carefully, pointwise.

Antimicrobial Therapy

• streptocid powder: crush 1 tablet of streptocide to the state of powder, sprinkle the affected areas of the mucosa;
• oletethrin: a daily dose of 0.025 g/kg is divided into 3-4 times and is given orally during the day; course - 5 days;
• gentamicin 4%: 1.1 ml/10 kg twice a day on the first day of the course, then at the same dosage, but once a day; full course - 5 days;
• tetracycline: 15–20 mg/kg orally twice a day in muscle for 5–7 days;
• doxcycline: 5-10 mg/kg strictly every 12 hours for 5 days;
• novarsenol (used only for gangrenous stomatitis for urgent injections): 0.05-0.45 g twice a day for 48 hours.

Wound healing agents

• sea ​​buckthorn and rosehip oils - after removing signs of inflammation of the oral cavity, treat wounds and ulcers with a cotton swab or swab to stimulate tissue regeneration and better heal them;
• balm Vinilin - lubricate ulcers in the mouth 1-2 days before healing after inflammation is removed.

Immunostimulating agents

• separately vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for ulcerative stomatitis (stimulates tissue regeneration (healing) in dogs): 1-5 ml into the muscle or intravenously once a day for 5-14 days.
• gamavit: 0.3-0.5 ml / kg subcutaneously or into the muscle 2-3 times / week for 1 month.

Anticancer therapy

prospidin: 3 mg/kg once a day. Repeat every other day for 15 days. Then the papillomas are surgically removed, and the removal sites are cauterized with lapis.

Prevention of stomatitis

The main preventive measure is considered to be the organization of normal conditions for the life of a dog, proper nutrition (controlling the temperature of food and the presence in food of something that can injure the mucous membrane) and timely deworming and vaccination. All this reduces the risks of developing both primary and secondary stomatitis.

The need to get food for a dog is one of the main needs of an animal. If the process of absorption of food is carried out without any disturbances preventing it, then for a beloved pet it will bring only joy, however, if complications arise, the dog may develop serious diseases associated with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and severe exhaustion of the body. One of these "interfering with normal eating" disorders is gingivitis.

Etymology of the disease

Gingivitis is called gum disease in dogs. It would seem that gingivitis should not be considered a serious disease, it can be easily cured. But in fact, this is not so, this ailment in a complicated form can cause abscesses not only in the oral cavity of the dog, but also in all the internal organs of the animal. Such a disease should not be treated negligently.

Types of gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums in dogs is divided into:

1. Acute.
2. Chronic.
3. Local.
4. Bulk (generalized).
5. Catarrhal gingivitis.

Many veterinarians distinguish, along with this classification, a necrotic form of the disease.

Causes of the disease

When it comes to gingivitis, a dog owner can easily think of the human disease of gingivitis and subsequent tooth loss, scurvy. In humans, this pathology occurs due to a lack in the body of a number of vitamins and trace elements that are especially important for humans (vitamin C, ascorbic acid). In a dog, a lack of these elements can also cause gingivitis, but a lack of ascorbic acid rarely causes this ailment.

The worms living in the dog's body feed on vitamins, depriving the dog's body of them, which is why gingivitis occurs. Veterinarians consider this reason rare, based on the fact that vigilant owners, monitoring the health of their beloved pets, fight helminthic infestations in a timely manner.

One of the most common causes of gingivitis in dogs is the presence of tartar, presented in the form of a plaque of dark green color. Its occurrence is accompanied by the appearance of a huge number of microbes, which can not only cause inflammation of the gums, but also cause more serious diseases.

Often, veterinarians attribute the occurrence of gingivitis in dogs to poor quality food. Owners who do not want to take care of the health of their dog are literally stuffing the animal with low-quality dry food and bones. If the dog constantly eats hard, low-quality food, this can lead to inevitable injury to the tissues of the oral cavity, as a result of which pathogenic microflora will occur.

Surprisingly, soft foods can also cause flare-ups in dogs. Soft canned food can also cause gingivitis, this is due to the fact that:

• Such feeding leads to the accelerated appearance of tartar on the dog's teeth.
• Lack of hard food in the dog's diet adversely affects the gums, which in turn become flabby, soft and susceptible to various bacterial infections.
• With this type of feeding, autoimmune diseases can occur.

It is not uncommon for an absolutely healthy dog ​​to suddenly develop severe ulcerative gingivitis, which do not even have the slightest sign of the appearance of tartar, and they receive a balanced diet in the form of high-quality food. In this case, the canine body itself becomes the culprit for the occurrence of gingivitis, which, for unknown reasons, attacks its own tissues.

Gingivitis is very common in young animals when their teeth change from milk teeth to molars.

Symptoms of the disease

1. The appearance of a putrid odor from the dog's mouth.
2. The dog refuses food, even his most beloved.
3. The animal is rapidly losing weight.
4. In acute inflammation, the body temperature rises.
5. The dog's gums swell and turn red.
6. Purulent gingivitis is accompanied by the accumulation of exudate at the base of the teeth.
7. The appearance of loose teeth.

Diagnosis of the disease

The disease is established by a veterinarian by visual examination and identification of clinical and anamnestic signs.

Treating Gingivitis in Dogs

If the above symptoms are detected, the dog owner should immediately seek help from a veterinary clinic. There is no need to start this disease in any case. At home, it is impossible to cope with it, but it is quite possible to improve the health of the dog.

Veterinarians recommend wiping the teeth of a sick animal with a cotton pad dipped in a weak solution of baking soda, they also recommend washing the dog's mouth with a decoction of sage, chamomile, and infusion of oak bark. All of these agents have an astringent effect and give an anti-inflammatory effect. Before carrying out this procedure, you should thoroughly clean the dog's teeth from food debris.

The treatment for gingivitis is:

• Complete removal of tartar from the teeth.
• The use of electrophoresis (heparin solution).
• Passing a course of physiotherapy.
• gum massage.

Why does a dog's gums bleed?

Bleeding gums in dogs is an unpleasant phenomenon that can seriously scare the owner, especially an inexperienced one. Many owners do not know what caused the appearance of blood in the mouth of a pet, so they immediately begin to sound the alarm. Meanwhile, damage to the soft tissues in the mouth can be caused by both serious causes and natural, physiological ones that go away on their own and do not require the intervention of a veterinarian.

Mouth Preview

You need to examine the oral cavity to understand how extensive the damage is. Since a rare dog agrees to patiently wait for the end of an unpleasant procedure for her, it is advisable to ask someone from the household to hold the dog. Even a well-balanced pet will struggle and may even bite.

The inspection should be carried out in a calm environment, so that the dog does not care about anything, near a bright light source. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before handling.

First you need to examine the outer surface of the teeth and gums, for which the lips of the pet are gently lifted. Then, opening the jaws, the owner examines the teeth and gums from the inside and the jaw.

In most cases, even a superficial examination allows you to understand what exactly caused the bleeding.

Causes

There are many factors that cause gum damage. The most common of these include:

Injuries. Often the dog receives mechanical damage by gnawing sticks, sharp bones. On examination, cuts and wounds are clearly visible, from which blood oozes.

Change of teeth. The process, when dairy change to indigenous, occurs at 4-6 months. During this period, the owner must systematically inspect the oral cavity in order to control not only bleeding, but also the formation of bite. Change of teeth is a normal phenomenon, which in most cases ends well. The veterinarian should be contacted only when the bleeding is very severe.

Dental diseases. Periodontal disease, gingivitis, caries and other pathologies of the oral cavity resulting from insufficient care also often cause bleeding gums. In addition to the released blood, you can see inflammation, feel the putrid smell from the mouth.

Hormonal disorders.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Neoplasms. The tumor can appear in any part of the body and even in the mouth. In no case should you try to get rid of it yourself at home!

If the cause of bleeding is not related to the change of teeth and does not go away for a long time, you need to pay a visit to the veterinary clinic.

Treatment

In no case should the problem be ignored, since in some cases the consequences can be dangerous for the health of the pet. The dog, experiencing pain, will refuse food, which means losing weight, which can lead to general exhaustion of the body.

Mechanical damage, as a rule, heals on its own. The owner is required to inspect the oral cavity to monitor the healing process. You need to feed the dog with soft, crushed food, and then treat the mouth with a soda solution, infusion of calendula, chamomile, oak bark, or wipe it from time to time with a cotton swab moistened with a solution of chlorhexidine. After feeding, it is necessary to promptly remove the remnants of food stuck in the teeth.

Cauterize ulcers, erosion is impossible! This will cause pain shock and worsen the condition of the animal. But adding echinacea tincture to the water, giving ascorbic acid to increase immunity will not hurt.

Sometimes the damage is so severe that the dog refuses to eat, becomes lethargic, lethargic. In this case, the animal must be shown to the veterinarian to determine the splinters that may remain in the gums and cause serious discomfort to the pet.

The treatment for gingivitis is to remove tartar. At home, this procedure cannot be performed. A course of gum massage and the use of special antibacterial preparations for the care of the oral cavity are also recommended. For the period of treatment, it is advisable to feed the dog with dry food. In some cases, the veterinarian may remove non-viable teeth.

As for tumors, they may not always be malignant. Sometimes these can be ordinary warts that the dog tries to chew off, which is why blood appears in the mouth. Treatment depends on the diagnosis, most often it involves surgery followed by rehabilitation.

Regularly inspect the dog's mouth and in case of excessive bleeding, take immediate action!

There can be several reasons for the appearance of blood in the mouth of a dog. Different causes of bleeding suggest different ways to eliminate it. In order to determine the cause of the appearance of blood, it is necessary to conduct a small examination of the dog's mouth. How to do it? First, examine the outer surfaces of your dog's teeth and gums.

To do this, take the dog's muzzle with one hand from below (as if putting the muzzle in your palm), without squeezing your fingers. With your other hand, gently lift the dog's lips, exposing the teeth and gums. The inner surface of the mouth can be examined only by opening the jaws of the dog.

Without removing the hand that supports the muzzle from below, with the other hand, gently grab the upper jaw of the dog and open the mouth. You need to do these manipulations near the light source, otherwise you are unlikely to be able to notice anything. Be very careful when examining a dog like this. Even the most affectionate and accommodating pet can get scared and clench their jaws hard, causing you pain. Therefore, first calm, relax the dog, talk to him, pet, praise and do not continue to stroke during the examination.

This can be done with the hand that holds the muzzle from below. The most common causes of blood in the dog's mouth are: Mechanical damage Bleeding in the dog's mouth most often occurs as a result of some kind of mechanical damage. Dogs can injure the gums, palate, or tongue by chewing on bones, sticks, and other hard objects. On examination, you may notice a cut or other injury to the tissues of the oral cavity, from which blood oozes.

There is no cause for great concern in this case. Usually the wound heals itself, and quite quickly. Your task is to observe the damaged area. Sometimes fragments of objects that the dog gnawed can get stuck in the tissues, causing severe discomfort.

If you notice something is wrong, for example, the dog has lost its appetite, began to lick its lips more often, swallow saliva more often, cough, as if trying to burp something, contact your veterinarian. It will help determine if there is a splinter left in the wound, and remove it, if so. Changing teeth Bleeding gums in a dog can also be a period of teeth change - usually this change occurs at 4-6 months of age. The appearance of a small amount of blood in the puppy's mouth at this time is normal.

The alarm should only be beaten if the bleeding is significant. Regularly examine the oral cavity of your pet, because now the bite is forming. Avoid double dentition and other bite problems that will cause discomfort to your dog in the future. Gingivitis If this disease is the cause of blood in the dog's mouth, on examination you will not only see swollen, red, inflamed gums, but also, most likely, you will clearly hear an unpleasant, putrid smell from the mouth. Gingivitis in dogs is usually caused by improper care of the teeth and gums, feeding the dog only soft wet food, and overgrown tartar.

You can't do it without the help of a veterinarian. Be sure to take your pet to a specialist, preferably a veterinary dentist. Gingivitis treatment usually consists of removing dental plaque, transferring the dog to dry food, which must be chewed, massaging the gums, and the use of special oral care products. We emphasize once again that the appointment should be prescribed by a veterinarian - self-medication can be not only useless, but also harmful.

Neoplasm (tumor) A tumor in a dog's mouth can look different. It can be several growths, and a protruding tubercle, and something like large warts. "Extra" in the mouth, these formations are often injured by the dog's teeth, so blood may appear in its mouth. To the touch, the tumor can be either soft (reminiscent of poorly frozen jelly) or hard, hard.

If you find something like this in your dog's mouth, take it to the vet immediately. Not every tumor is malignant, but, nevertheless, it is not worth the risk. Especially careful should be the owners of older dogs, more prone to the appearance of neoplasms than young ones. In the latter, some types of neoplasms may appear and after a while disappear almost without a trace. But it is better to control this process under the guidance of an experienced veterinarian.

Inflammation of the gums in dogs or, as it is commonly called in veterinary practice, gingivitis is a pathological process of bacterial origin. Many owners believe that oral diseases are not dangerous for four-legged animals. However, veterinarians say that such ailments can adversely affect the health of the dog.

Complications of such pathologies include abscesses of almost all internal organs. To avoid exacerbation of the disease, you need to take your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Often, dog breeders confuse gingivitis with hyperplasia, which is absolutely not worth doing. Hyperplasia is an overgrowth of tissue. It occurs due to an increase in the number of cells in the organ / tissue. Hyperplasia is manifested by swelling of the gums, an increase in their mass. The treatment of the disease is different from the therapy carried out for gingivitis.

Causes

The gums can become inflamed for various reasons. So at risk are animals under the gums of which there is tartar. Despite the fact that it is difficult to notice, it delivers a lot of inconvenience. irritates the gums and promotes the development of inflammatory processes. As a result, periodontitis and periodontal disease develop, growths, fistulas, and abscesses form.

Another reason lies in the bones with which the owners "spoil" their pets. Under the influence of sharp fangs, the bones split and literally cut the gums with their sharp edges. To protect your pet from oral diseases, it is necessary to draw up a clear feeding schedule. In dogs that eat haphazardly, food debris accumulates between the teeth and gives rise to an inflammatory process.

At risk are quadrupeds who have reached old age. In older dogs, hyperplasia (tissue growth) and all kinds of neoplasms are often found. Diagnosis is carried out by taking biopsy material for histology.

Most often, small and decorative breeds, such as Pekingese, Yorkshire terrier, dachshund, chihuahua, lapdog, toy terrier, cocker spaniel, pygmy and small poodles, suffer from gum inflammation.

Often dog breeders ask themselves the question “What should I do if my dog’s gums bleed?”. First of all, it is necessary to examine the oral cavity of the animal. To do this, with one palm from below, they hold the pet’s muzzle, and with the other, they lift his lips, exposing his teeth and gums.

To examine not only the outer, but also the inner part of the mouth, you should open the jaws of the dog. If the bleeding is due to gum disease, it can be detected by fetid odor, swollen red gums.

It is necessary to treat such a disease with the help of a veterinarian, but in some cases it is possible to alleviate the condition of the animal by washing the mouth. For this, decoctions of anti-inflammatory drugs are used - sage, chamomile, as well as an infusion of oak bark.

• regular brushing of teeth;
• the use of chlorhexidine, special food and toys designed to fight plaque;
• a clear (systemic) feeding regimen;
• a combination of soft and hard foods;
• inclusion in the diet of vitamins - B, PP, C.
• if necessary, mechanical / ultrasonic cleaning in a veterinary clinic.

How a veterinarian can help

Treatment of the inflammatory process involves the elimination of the primary disease that provoked the appearance of the problem. In addition, local and general gum treatment is practiced. First of all, the veterinarian removes tartar growths that irritate and injure the gums, and polishes some teeth.

Before carrying out any manipulations, the oral cavity is treated with disinfectant solutions - hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, furacilin. Stone outgrowths are removed under sedation (a more gentle procedure than anesthesia) or under conduction anesthesia.

Treatment must be comprehensive. Auxiliary methods include:

• gum massage;
• physiotherapy;
• electrophoresis of heparin solution.

What the owner should know

To recognize the disease at an early stage, the dog owner must know how the disease manifests itself.

The main symptoms include:

• profuse salivation;
• swollen, swollen muzzle;
• unpleasant smell from the mouth;
• bleeding gums (mainly when pressed);
• problems with appetite, difficulty chewing solid foods;
• discoloration of teeth;
• unusually red gums, the appearance of ulcers (during the transition of the inflammatory process into a chronic form);
• discharge of pus;
• blood impurities in saliva (a symptom of gum tissue damage);
• the gradual separation of the gums from the teeth, the formation of "pockets" into which food gets;
• growths.

Both gingivitis and hyperplasia can be successfully treated. In order to prevent the development of complications, it is necessary to carefully monitor the health of the pet and promptly respond to any changes in his well-being.