Disease

Any febrile disease of young animals, during enamel development of permanent teeth, leads to enamel damage by hypocalcification. The resultant rough surface and exposed dentine attracts plaque rapidly.

Any infection or systemic disease process (Hypothyroidism, FIV/FeLV, FCV, pemphigus, pregnancy, renal disease etc.) can contribute to poor oral cavity health, due to a reduction in the efficiency of the local immune system and/or poor wound repair and tissue regeneration.

Statistically significant relationships have been found between myocardial degeneration, kidney disease (both glomerular and interstitial) and liver parenchymal disease.