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Pet Dental Care

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2024-12-16 13:39

口腔健康是宠物整体健康的重要组成部分，牙齿问题可能会导致其他健康问题。宠物的牙齿和牙龈应至少每年由兽医检查一次，排除牙齿问题的早期迹象，并保持宠物的口腔健康。
Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian to check for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.

狗和猫的口腔健康
Oral Health In Dogs And Cats

如果您发现以下任何问题，请尽早检查宠物的牙齿：
Have your pet’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems:

口臭
bad breath 牙齿断裂或松动
broken or loose teeth 多生牙齿或乳牙滞留
extra teeth or retained baby teeth 牙齿变色、形成牙垢
teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar 非正常咀嚼、流口水、漏食
abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouth 食欲下降、拒绝吃饭
reduced appetite or refusal to eat 嘴巴或嘴巴周围疼痛
pain in or around the mouth 嘴巴流血
bleeding from the mouth 嘴巴周围出现肿胀
swelling in the areas surrounding the mouth

有些宠物在患有牙齿问题时会变得易怒。宠物如果出现任何异常行为都应该尽快就医。在检查宠物的嘴巴时要小心，因为痛苦的动物可能会咬人。
Some pets become irritable when they have dental problems, and any changes in your pet’s behavior should prompt a visit to your veterinarian. Always be careful when evaluating your pet’s mouth, because a painful animal may bite.

宠物牙齿问题的原因
Causes Of Pet Dental Problems

虽然宠物中的蛀牙不如人类常见，但它们也具有许多相同牙齿问题：
Although cavities are less common in pets than in people, they can have many of the same dental problems that people can develop:

蛀牙
broken teeth and roots 牙周病
periodontal disease 脓肿或牙齿感染
abscesses or infected teeth 口腔囊肿或肿瘤
cysts or tumors in the mouth 牙齿咬合不正
malocclusion, or misalignment of the teeth and bite 颌裂
broken (fractured) jaw 腭裂
palate defects (such as cleft palate)

牙周病是狗和猫最常见的牙科病症 – 当你的宠物3岁时，他或她很可能会有一些早期的牙周病迹象，如果没有采取有效的预防措施，随着宠物年龄增长，将会恶化。早期检测和治疗至关重要，因为晚期牙周病可能对您的宠物造成严重问题和疼痛。牙周病不仅影响宠物的嘴巴，与其他健康问题包括肾脏，肝脏和心脏肌肉变化都有联系。
Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition in dogs and cats – by the time your pet is 3 years old, he or she will very likely have some early evidence of periodontal disease, which will worsen as your pet grows older if effective preventive measures aren’t taken. Early detection and treatment are critical, because advanced periodontal disease can cause severe problems and pain for your pet. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth. Other health problems found in association with periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes.

开始只是菌斑硬化成牙垢。通常可以很容易地看到和去除牙龈上方的牙垢，但牙龈下面的菌斑和牙垢是有害的，会感染和损伤颚骨和连接牙齿与颚骨的组织。牙周病分为0（正常）至4级（严重）。牙周病的治疗需要彻底清洁牙齿，可能需要x射线来确定疾病的严重程度。您的兽医会根据您宠物的整体健康和牙齿健康状况提出建议，并为您提供可考虑的方案。
It starts with plaque that hardens into tartar. Tartar above the gumline can often easily be seen and removed, but plaque and tartar below the gumline is damaging and sets the stage for infection and damage to the jawbone and the tissues that connect the tooth to the jaw bone. Periodontal disease is graded on a scale of 0 (normal) to 4 (severe).The treatment of periodontal disease involves a thorough dental cleaning and x-rays may be needed to determine the severity of the disease. Your veterinarian will make recommendations based on your pet’s overall health and the health of your pet’s teeth, and provide you with options to consider.

在家能为宠物口腔健康做些什么？
What can I do at home for my pet’s oral health?

预防宠物中最常见的口腔疾病包括经常去除牙齿上的牙菌斑和牙垢。定期给宠物刷牙是保持牙齿健康的最有效的方法，这也会降低兽医定期进行牙齿清洁的需要频率，甚至都不用再去。每日刷牙是最好的，但并不现实，每周刷牙几次也是有效。大多数狗接受刷牙，但是猫可能需要更多的耐心- 训练是很重要的。
Prevention of the most common oral disease in pets consists of frequent removal of the dental plaque and tartar that forms on teeth that are not kept clean. Regularly brushing your pet’s teeth is the single most effective thing you can do to keep their teeth healthy between dental cleanings, and may reduce the frequency or even eliminate the need for periodic dental cleaning by your veterinarian. Daily brushing is best, but it’s not always possible and brushing several times a week can be effective. Most dogs accept brushing, but cats can be a bit more resistant – patience and training are important.

有许多宠物产品，声称他们可以改善牙齿健康，但并不是所有都是有效的。与您的兽医讨论您正在考虑为宠物使用任何牙科产品，零食或口腔护理狗粮并咨询他/她的建议。
There are many pet products marketed with claims that they improve dental health, but not all of them are effective. Talk with your veterinarian about any dental products, treats, or dental-specific diets you’re considering for your pet, or ask your veterinarian for their recommendation.