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*Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
*Tutt, C., Deeprose, J. and Crossley, D. (2007) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry (3rd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
==From Pathology==
Catarrhal Stomatitis
*Non-specific, general stomatitis
===Pathology===
*Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on surface.
*Lymphoid follicles on [[Soft Palate - Anatomy & Physiology|soft palate]] may enlarge and proliferate.
*Often see white spots due to epithelial hyperplasia and increased mucous secretion.
**(can be scraped off to leave ordinary mucosa underneath).
*May produce bad smell.
*Resolves normally if not secondarily infected.
===Pathogenesis===
*May be caused by:
**Low grade [[:Category:Streptococcus species|streptococcal]] infection
**Ingestion of toxins
**Result of other more systemic diseases
[[Category:Oral_Cavity_and_Gingiva_-_Pathology]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]