When it starts there are no outward signs and symptoms. Yet once it advances, gum disease can devastate your dog's mouth, causing chronic pain, eroded gums, missing teeth, and bone loss -- a fate ...

A sick dog's gums might appear blue, black, pale white, or bright red. Non-pink gums can signal issues from gum disease to ...

Bad breath isn’t just a quirky part of being a dog - it can be a sign of something more serious: periodontal disease. This common condition affects most dogs by the time they’re three years ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University study has recently demonstrated a link between gum diseases and heart problems in dogs. "Our data shows a clear statistical link between gum disease and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Did you know that 4 out of 5 dogs at the age of three years old already experience gum diseases, which can lead to more serious health problems? And sadly, 90% of fur ...

Dec. 19—(NAPSI)—Here's news for pet parents: According to veterinarian Dr. Babette Gladstein, "Alarmingly, as many as 85% of dogs develop some form of gum disease by the age of two.

Just like people, dogs can break or fracture their teeth. And just like us, they can also get gum disease. Dogs are five times more likely to get gum disease than humans for a couple of reasons.

Among dogs, periodontal (gum) disease affects various breeds at rates between 44% and 100%, with higher susceptibility in smaller breeds and older dogs. Veterinarians normally advise dog owners to ...