Pyorrhea

Pyorrhea (peridontitis): A disease of the gums surrounding the teeth resulting in the eventual loss of a tooth if not treated. The affliction is found chiefly in old cats. Symptoms are hesitancy to chew hard food, also bleeding gums. Treatment is removal of plaque and/or tartar.





















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