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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
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| Stomatitis in the cat: | | Stomatitis in the cat: |
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− | Only one form of the disease which is[[Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex|Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex ]]. | + | Only one form of the disease which is [[Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex|Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex]]. |
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| ==Signalment== | | ==Signalment== |
− | Both dogs and cats can develop this condition | + | Both dogs and cats can develop this condition. |
− | Breeds of dog predisposed includethe greyhound, Maltese, Cavalier King Charles, Minature Snauzer and Labrador Retriever. | + | Breeds of dog predisposed include the Greyhound, Maltese, Cavalier King Charles, Minature Snauzer and Labrador Retriever. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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| ===Clinical Signs=== | | ===Clinical Signs=== |
| Include severe halitosis, hypersalivation, thick, ropey saliva, anorexia caused by pain, malaise, pyrexia, weight loss and ulceration and bleeding of the gingiva. | | Include severe halitosis, hypersalivation, thick, ropey saliva, anorexia caused by pain, malaise, pyrexia, weight loss and ulceration and bleeding of the gingiva. |
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| Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies. | | Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies. |
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| ===Pathology=== | | ===Pathology=== |
| Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on the surface. | | Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on the surface. |
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| Diet modification in cases of renal disease to reduce blood urea levels. | | Diet modification in cases of renal disease to reduce blood urea levels. |
| Tooth extraction in the most severely affected area has been suggested. | | Tooth extraction in the most severely affected area has been suggested. |
− | Resistent lesions in cats have been shown to respond to Bovine lactoferrin in some cases. | + | Resistent lesions in cats have been shown to respond to bovine lactoferrin in some cases. |
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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
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| [[Category:Oral_Cavity_and_Gingiva_-_Pathology]] | | [[Category:Oral_Cavity_and_Gingiva_-_Pathology]] |
| [[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]] | | [[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]] |
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