What are the symptoms of dental disease in dogs?
Astrid Powlowski
2025-08-28 18:48:48
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Mouth pain can result in significant changes in behaviour. Watch out for: Gradual loss of interest in playing with or chewing toys, Fussiness with food– sometimes favouring certain types of food, eating on one side only or problems picking up food, Rubbing or pawing at the mouth, Salivating more, Pain when you try to examine the mouth, Blood in the water or food bowl. Other more clinical symptoms of dental disease include smelly breath, red or swollen gums and yellow and brown or missing teeth. Bear in mind that dental disease in dogs can be extremely painful, especially if left untreated.
Carmella Labadie
2025-08-17 15:53:25
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The most common signs of dental problems in dogs include: discoloration of teeth (yellow/brown) discoloration of gums bad breath a buildup of plaque or tartar (the brown stuff forming from the bottom of teeth) excessive or unusual amounts of drooling change in eating habits or unusual disinterest in food or treats abnormal discharge from the mouth swollen or bleeding gums. Until problems are more severe, a dog likely won’t complain or show easily noticeable signs of discomfort for their dental health. Instead, pet owners should carefully monitor their dogs for symptoms.
Yesenia Osinski
2025-08-10 17:32:54
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One of the most obvious signs of dental health problems in dogs is a visible change in the appearance of your pup's mouth, face or teeth. Be sure to watch for symptoms such as swelling anywhere around the face, swollen gums, bleeding gums, or a broken or missing tooth. If your dog is experiencing dental pain they may become reluctant to eat, suddenly stop eating, or allow food to drop from their mouth. If your dog experiences a sudden sharp pain while chewing they may yelp or whine and then refuse to eat. Uncharacteristic drooling could be a sign of tooth pain, when mouth pain is present your dog's salivary glands may begin to work overtime leading to a sudden onset of drooling. Bad breath in dogs could be the result of a dental infection or tooth decay. Nasal discharge and sneezing may result if deterioration occurs around the upper jaw due to severe, untreated periodontal disease. If your dog is suffering from a painful tooth you may notice that they begin chewing only on one side of their mouth. Reluctance to socialize could be a sign of a painful oral health problem, pain anywhere in the body could make your dog lethargic or depressed.
Elijah Beahan
2025-08-02 19:05:53
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Symptoms of canine periodontitis include: Discolored teeth (brown or yellow) Bad breath Inflamed or bleeding gums Loose or missing teeth Excessive drooling Blood on chew toys or in water bowl Favoring one side of the mouth when chewing Irritability Weight loss Reduced appetite Problems keeping food in mouth Ropey or bloody saliva. In the advanced stages of gum diseases, your pup may be in significant chronic pain, which our pets hide out of instinct to avoid showing signs of weakness to predators. Gum disease can cause gum erosion, chronic pain, tooth loss and bone loss. Supporting structures of teeth can be weakened or lost. Tooth roots can become exposed. Inflamed gums and more obvious signs of the disease become apparent as the immune system begins to fight this buildup of bacteria.
Brycen Gusikowski
2025-08-02 18:11:41
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Bleeding or inflamed gums, discolored teeth, loose or missing teeth, bad breath, irritability, weight loss, bloody or ropey saliva, drop in appetite, favoring one side of the mouth when chewing, excessive drooling, and blood in water bowl or on chew toys are symptoms of periodontal disease in dogs. Gum disease may cause chronic pain, gum erosion and loss of bone and teeth. The structures supporting the teeth can also be weakened or lost. By the time signs of advanced periodontitis appear, your dog could be in significant chronic pain, during which our pets tend to instinctively self-isolate to keep from showing weakness to predators. Irritation and inflammation of the gum line and surrounding areas can also occur, a condition referred to as gingivitis, which represents the first stages of gum disease.
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