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📞 Dental appointment booking in Vantaa: 010 739 9130
It comes as a surprise to many owners that bad breath in a dog or cat can be associated with a pet's heart murmur or elevated kidney values.
The mouth is not a separate islet, but a gateway to the rest of the body. Untreated stomatitis is a constant burden on the entire body.
“Silent Killer” — Bacterial Pathway to Blood
When a pet has periodontitis (inflammation of the attachment tissue of the teeth), the gums are ulcerated and inflamed. Every time an animal bites food, bacteria enter the gums directly into the bloodstream (bacteremia).
Along with the bloodstream, bacteria are transported to vital organs:
- Heart: Bacteria can infect the heart valves and cause endocarditis (inflammation of the heart valves), aggravating, for example, a valve defect.
- Kidneys and liver: These “cleaning plants” get tough when filtering the constant stream of bacteria, which can lead to their failure.
- General condition: Chronic inflammation makes you tired. Many owners notice after dental treatment that the pet is like being reborn.
How do you protect your pet's health?
The best way to prevent internal organ diseases is to keep your mouth in good shape.
- The importance of home care: Daily brushing your teeth is the most effective way to prevent plaque and gingivitis.
- Regular dental care: Cleaning and inspection by a veterinarian under anesthesia removes bacterial colonies even where the brush does not pick up.
Dental care isn't just cosmetics -- it's an investment in your pet's long life.
📍 Veterinary Hospital Sacrum — Porttisuontie 13, Vantaa
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