I gave my lab a once over this afternoon. Noticed her gums inflamed. As seen in the picture, it is the same on both sides. Dog gingivitis, worse? Or just chewing?
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I gave my lab a once over this afternoon. Noticed her gums inflamed. As seen in the picture, it is the same on both sides. Dog gingivitis, worse? Or just chewing?
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How old is she?
Going on 6.
Looks like gingivitis to me - very common. Can be caused by many things- some serious , some minor- so I would see the vet personally.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/..._dg_gingivitis
Looks like gingivitis however don't think related to plaque. Maybe hormonal related is she in heat? pregnant? Could also be related to diabetes worst case maybe leukemia ( highly unlikely though). In any case get her checked.
I don't know... it's bloody red, not just red.
Doesn't look like there's a lot of calculus...
When was the last time you checked before?
You say it's symmetrical?
Did she chew something that could've hurt the gums?
I'd wipe it with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times per day and wait a few days.
Would not recommend hydrogen peroxide worst thing you could do. In a person would recommend a cholrohexidene rinse like peridex. However would check the ideology ASAPQuote:
Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz
Good advice and I wouldn't dally.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
David, I base my advice on personal experience and professional recommendations.Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
Here, the first google hit
http://www.rdhmag.com/articles/print...dentistry.html
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The truth is that hydrogen peroxide is used safely and effectively in dentistry today. While its most common application involves tooth whitening, significant health benefits are documented using hydrogen peroxide to treat gingivitis and periodontitis.
Hydrogen peroxide- is very safe to use on dogs , it is used "recommended by vets" to be given by mouth to cause the dog to vomit if they have swallowed something that is detrimental to them.
Based my recommendation on being a Dental Hygienist (RDH). Hydrogen Peroxide is a strongly oxidizing compound that will denature proteins essentially killing the tissue delaying healing. Although once commonly recommended and used as an antiseptic we now know its negatives out weigh its benefits. Won't find peroxide used in the dental industry other than whitening teeth. Even than a less reactive form of carbomide peroxide is used of which only very low concentration is used in general public use. Although higher concentration is used in office its use requires isolation from the soft tissue. If a client presents with severe gingivitis unrelated to plaque treatment would consist of thorough debridement of calculus and biofilm followed by a regiment of homecare to reduce plaque accumulation and an antibacterial rinse such as peridex to limit bacterial growth. Along with a referral to assess for any health related factors. Would imagine same for a dog so a Vet check is in order.Quote:
Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz
I never had any gum or teeth issues with any of my dogs and have always promoted a big shank bone to chew on as preventative care. I switch it out from time to time with a chicken flavour nylon bone from Pet Smart.
Great plan for tartar ,but enflamed gums can be caused by more serious issues. That's why seeing a vet in this case is recommended.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/..._dg_gingivitis
oops :)Quote:
Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers
So curious what has been the outcome?
chlorhexidine x2Quote:
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but it stains your teeth yellow if you use it for long - don't think your dog will care
Sorry. Haven't been on the forum for a while.
Anyways, I think it may have been caused by chewing. The oldest boy was using a rubber ball to play with the dog. The dog popped it and the kid just left it out there. I didn't see it as she had it behind the shed. Think she was gnawing on it for a week.
I took that away and rinsed her mouth twice a day with a product called 'Slurp n' fresh'. Seems to have cleared things up and her breath smells better than mine. Lol. She gets a butcher bone once a week normally.