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AGE AC-18-002 • Issued June 2018 the risk. Severe PD BREED of the teeth. tartar, and gingivitis tartar, Note the missing teeth, BREED SIZE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service the dog, the higher the dog, some degree of PD. due to overcrowding The older the dog, the The older the dog, Short-muzzled breeds MUZZLE LENGTH In general, the smaller In general, to be at increased risk. more likely it is to have Certain breeds, such as Certain breeds, Greyhounds, are known Greyhounds, may be at increased risk RISK FACTORS: Certain characteristics of the dog increase the risk of PD. . If left untreated,

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Bleeding gums loss Tooth Pain Note the large amount of yellowish material on the teeth . The following signs may away) when attempting to look in away) the mouth Loss of appetite loss Weight (moving head shyness Aggression,

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HOW DOES PD DEVELOP? HOW DOES plaquebacteria collect along the gumline, When food and hardens into forms that eventually called gums, causing inflammation in PD. Dogs up under the gum line, resulting the tartar builds tooth loss aspain, infection, abscesses, and may experience more severe.the disease becomes inflammation at the gumline May increase the risk small litters weight, increased infant mortality, advanced PD

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of age 2 years Excessive drooling, licking Excessive drooling, and mouth Repeated pawing or rubbing of face Swelling of the face chewing Difficulty

Increased risk Kidney disease Liver disease Heart disease l l l l have PD PD Causes Significant Problems Health and Welfare More than 80% over If you see any of these signs, consult with your veterinarian for treatment options. DOES YOUR DOG HAVE PD? DOES YOUR DOG HAVE The earliest and most common sign is indicate your dog has Credit: Dog illustration at upper right created by Cristiano Zoucas from the Noun Project The U.S. Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. employer, The U.S. Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity provider, This Animal Care Aid is part of a series developed to provide information about PD in dogs. and “Preventive Care for PD in Dogs”). For more information, refer to the other topics covered in the series (“Monitoring PD in Dogs” Questions? Email us at referred to as dental disease. infection. PD is sometimes support the teethsupport the due to a bacterial Inflammation ofInflammation bonetissues and andthat surround WHAT IS PD? IS WHAT Canine Periodontal Disease (PD) Disease Periodontal Canine ANIMAL CARE AID