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.....that's just a fancy phrase for 'overgrown gums', and we've learned first-hand that several breeds have it. Cal, my honorary beagle, is a mixed breed who seems to have the problem. Boxers are prone to it, my vet says. Anyway, it means Cal has to have gum surgery to cut away the fast growing gum tissue every-so-often. Anyone else experienced this with their honorary beagles?
Cal had his 'gingivectomy' two days ago, and is pretty sore; eating soft foods only, but his sunny disposition is still intact.
He also had his teeth cleaned, but didn't have much tarter and NO bone loss under the gums. Don't forget, February is dental health month!! (I'm a dental hygienist, so I speak for both two-legged and four-legged family members)
Get a check up for good overall health; Gum disease can affect all of our internal organs, especially hearts, kidneys and livers. Diabetics should be especially vigilent with oral health. (Okay, Okay, I'm off my soapbox now :biglaugh: )
Cal had his 'gingivectomy' two days ago, and is pretty sore; eating soft foods only, but his sunny disposition is still intact.
He also had his teeth cleaned, but didn't have much tarter and NO bone loss under the gums. Don't forget, February is dental health month!! (I'm a dental hygienist, so I speak for both two-legged and four-legged family members)
Get a check up for good overall health; Gum disease can affect all of our internal organs, especially hearts, kidneys and livers. Diabetics should be especially vigilent with oral health. (Okay, Okay, I'm off my soapbox now :biglaugh: )