MOURA, K. P. C.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9475143828214716; MOURA, Karla Pollyanna da Costa.
Resumo:
Periodontal disease affects more than 80% of dogs and cats at some stage of
their lives, is considered the most common disease in small animals, however, in routine
veterinary clinics, dentistry is still somewhat forgotten and should be part of the
examination general practitioner. The objective of this work was to make a retrospective
study of cases of periodontal disease who were admitted to the Veterinary Hospital of
the Centre for Rural Health and Technology, Federal University of Campina Grande, in
the city of Patos - PB, in the period January 2006 to December 2012. The disease
affects 55% comes from young animals, 0 to 5 years, so as breed animals 57, 30% and
even higher incidence in male animals by 54%. The most common clinical signs present
in halitosis chips were analyzed, and the presence of plaque on the teeth. Some dog
breeds like poodles and cats like Siamese had greater predisposition to the disease.
However, there was a low incidence of the number of cases of periodontal disease in
dogs and cats, only 260 visits in seven years at the Veterinary Hospital UFCG, where it
attended over the years a total of 15,999 animals and 12,511 (78, 19%) dogs and 3,488
(21.80%) cats. It can be concluded that with the lack of a more detailed examination of
the oral cavity of the animal by the veterinary professional and greater attention of the
owner regarding the health of the animal. Making it necessary to follow in order to
better diagnose, treat or prevent disease, offering a better quality of life for companion
animals.