Why does the Australian Terrier get gingivitis? Does your pet dog at home have redness, swelling, bleeding, pain, etc. at the gum line? If this happens, you must not ignore it. This may be gingivitis!

During the occurrence of gingivitis, problems such as damage to the gums and tooth supporting tissues will occur.

　1. Oral hygiene

After a dog has eaten food and has poor oral hygiene, the food remaining between the teeth will provide a breeding ground for bacteria. After a large number of bacteria multiply, they will form soft tartar, plaque and even calculus on the tooth surface, which will induce gingivitis.

　2. Malformed teeth

If your dog has deformed teeth, it will greatly increase the incidence of gingivitis. Therefore, owners of this type of pet dog should pay more attention to the oral hygiene of their pet dogs.

　3. Other factors

Endocrine disorders, vitamin C deficiency, nutritional disorders and some other systemic diseases can also cause gingivitis in pet dogs. Among them, endocrine disorders are the main ones.

　4. Symptoms

The main symptoms of gingivitis are redness, swelling, bleeding, and pain at the gum line. In some cases, the inflammation will slowly destroy the gums and tooth supporting tissues, forming an abscess. If it continues to develop, it will invade the hard tissue and cause periodontal inflammation. .

5. Bleeding gums

Bleeding gums are often the main symptom of pet dogs with gingivitis. They often occur when biting hard objects. Occasionally, spontaneous bleeding may occur.

6. Gum color

Normal gums are pink. When suffering from gingivitis, the free gums and gingival papilla turn into deep red or dark red. This is due to congestion and proliferation of blood vessels in the gum connective tissue.