What is stage 1 dental disease in dogs?
Jaycee Kling
2025-08-02 17:24:47
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Stage 1 – Early stage gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums in response to the presence of tartar and bacteria. You may observe some gum swelling. A thin red line on the gums next to the teeth may also be visible during this stage. Pet dental disease comes in four stages: Stage 1 is the first of these. Pet dental disease, also called periodontal disease, is one of the most common clinical conditions seen by our veterinators. This comes as no surprise when we consider that most adult dogs and cats show some signs of the disease by the time they reach 3 years of age.
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