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Small breed dogs are more prone to tooth crowding, predisposing the animal to the initiation and rapid progression of the disease

Small breed dogs are more prone to tooth crowding, predisposing the animal to the initiation and rapid progression of the disease

== Clinical Signs ==

== Clinical Signs ==

Clinical signs include fetid breath odour (halitosis), excessive salivation, blood in saliva, dysphagia, pain on mastication and difficulty eating.

Clinical signs include fetid breath odour (halitosis), excessive salivation, blood in saliva, dysphagia, pain on mastication and difficulty eating.

== Diagnosis ==

== Diagnosis ==

* Stage 3 - Moderate periodontal disease (25-50% attachment loss, pocket depth <2.0mm)

* Stage 3 - Moderate periodontal disease (25-50% attachment loss, pocket depth <2.0mm)

* Stage 4 - Severe periodontal disease (>50% attachment loss, pocket depth >2.0mm)

* Stage 4 - Severe periodontal disease (>50% attachment loss, pocket depth >2.0mm)

== Treatment ==

== Treatment ==