periodontalsupplements

chloelogoa

PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Supplements

talalogoa

Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: Leading cause of tooth loss in domesticated animals. Secondary infections complicate the dental status, worsen the disease and may seed other organs. Concurrent illnesses such as kidney disease often contribute.

Symptoms: Bad breath, inability to chew food, inflamed gums, and tooth loss.

Diagnostics: Physical exam.

Special Notes: The causes are primarily man-made, due to over-use of processed, cooked commercial foods; this is commonly seen with certain breeds, including the brachycephalic breeds or flat-faced breeds of cat. Domestic animals lack proper chewing exercise, and rarely get meaty bones that properly abrade the teeth.

Principles for Supplementation: Correction of diet, using high-quality, whole foods if possible, with bones or hard material for chewing. Vitamins (especially Vitamin C), antioxidants, minerals and herbs may be helpful in strengthening periodontal tissue and preventing calculus and infection.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Formulas	Dosage	Mechanism/Purpose
Berbercap	Cats: ½ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	Antimicrobial.
Canine Basic Nutrients	12 Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	General source of nutrients, dog.
Co-Q10	Cats: 30 mg, sid Dogs: 100 mg/50lbs, sid	Antioxidant; shown to have some capacity resolving periodontal disease.
CoQ-10 ST	Cats and small dogs: 10-30 mg, bid Medium dogs: 30-60 mg, bid Large dogs: 60-90 mg, bid	Present in mitochondria; essential factor in ATP production. Greatest need in metabolically active cells such as the heart, gingiva, immune system, lacrimal glands and gastric mucosa. Antioxidant and helps recycle vitamin E.
Feline Basic Nutrients	Cats: 1 - 2 capsules, sid	General source of nutrients, cat.
Small Animal Antioxidant	Cats: ½ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid	Antioxidant.
Supportive Care	Cats: 1 capsule, bid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, bid	Antioxidant

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful, they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf