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Oral disease is one of the most common diseases found in dogs. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is caused by the buildup of various anaerobic bacteria in the mouth which forms plaque , eventually hardening into tartar on the teeth along the gum line, and is related to the development of gingivitis . [ 3 ]
The microbiome of dogs fed whole food is more diverse than dogs fed dry food, and this may be important in controlling diarrhea in a dog that has recovered from a parvo infection.
C. canimorsus rarely causes disease symptoms in animals. One case of C. canimorsus isolated from a dog bite wound on a small dog's head has been reported; the bacteria were localized to the wound and the dog did not present with bacteremia. A few cases of infection have been reported in rabbits after being bitten by dogs.
Here's what a tumor on the jaw might mean for your dog, plus the treatment options available. ... Some of the possible causes of a tumor in a dog's mouth or on the jaw include the following ...
Treponema denticola is a Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic, motile and highly proteolytic spirochete bacterium. It is one of four species of oral spirochetes to be reliably cultured, the others being Treponema pectinovorum, Treponema socranskii and Treponema vincentii [2].
Parasites, including fleas and mites, are a common cause of skin disease in dogs, according to Dr. MacMillan. If your dog is allergic to flea saliva, they could develop flea allergy dermatitis, ...
Previous studies have shown that exercise is associated with changes in microbiome composition. Specifically, Veillonella, Bacteroides, Prevotella, Methanobrevibacter, and Akkermansiaceae are in more abundance in endurance athletes.
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the ...