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I have a Teddy puppy and need to give metronidazole tablets; what dose? I bought 0.2g tablets.
The dog's loose teeth are from tartar causing periodontitis; regular dental cleaning is needed, and metronidazole can help with gum infection but use a pet-specific product dosed by weight. Daily brushing and dry food reduce tartar.
What happens if a dog has tartar (dental calculus)?
Tartar progressively erodes teeth and loosens gums, lets bacteria reach the heart and organs, and leads to periodontitis and tooth loss. Professional cleaning and regular brushing are needed.
Dog at 7 Is Like a Human at 50: Early Signs of Senior Dog Diseases
At 7, every dog, large or small, has entered its senior years and organs start declining faster. Studies show kidney filtration drops 12-18% and joint cartilage wears three times quicker after 7. Many early signs get mistaken for "normal aging" and missed. Watch for osteoarthritis (stiff rising, hesitant stairs, liking soft beds), dental disease (red bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, favoring soft food), chronic kidney disease (drinking and urinating more, later ammonia breath and weight loss), and cognitive dysfunction (getting lost at home, night waking, forgetting house-training). These diseases can't be cured, but early action slows them and extends life.
Gingivitis and Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Gingivitis and periodontitis are common gum diseases in dogs and cats that cause red, swollen, bleeding gums, bad breath, and eventual tooth loosening. They are managed by professional dental cleaning and at-home oral care.
Should Rotten Teeth in Senior Dogs Be Extracted? Risks and Aftercare
Rotten teeth in senior dogs cause constant pain and can let oral bacteria spread through the blood to the heart, kidneys, and liver. Severely decayed or infected teeth are usually best extracted. Before surgery, run bloodwork, biochemistry, and a heart ultrasound to plan safe anesthesia; recovery takes about 7–10 days with soft food and mouth care.
Common Oral Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Many pets suffer oral disease; most is controllable by daily brushing and dental care, yet many pets lack it, causing disease. How to care daily?
Common Oral Diseases in Cats
To live, a cat must take food and water by mouth. If trauma, foreign body, periodontal disease, stomatitis, or immune disease causes oral disease, the cat cannot eat, lacks nutrition, and may struggle to survive.
Common Feline Oral Diseases and Care
The mouth is vital for cats - for food, water, and defense. Oral disease makes survival hard.
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