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Got Milk? It May Lower Kidney Stone Risk




Kidney stone risk may be lower for those who
consume more dietary calcium.
I'm Erin White and this is a dailyRx Minute.
Calcium stones are the most common type of
kidney stone. Consuming more calcium, however,
doesn't cause them. A new study has lent support
to the idea that more calcium in a diet may
lower the risk of getting kidney stones. Ask
your doctor about calcium in your diet. For
dailyRx TV, I'm Erin White.

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Banfield Pet Hospital - Risks and Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats




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>>NARRATOR: Periodontal disease.
>>DR. WEBB: Hi, I'm Dr. Webb, a veterinarian
at Banfield Pet Hospital.
As your partner in pet care, it's our goal
to help you keep your pet healthy and happy.
Today we're going to share some information
with you about periodontal disease.
>>NARRATOR: Healthy teeth and gums are one
of the best healthcare gifts you can give
your pet.
Did you know that 68% of cats and 78% of dogs
show signs of periodontal, or dental disease
after age three?
Dental disease is a bacterial infection of
the tissue that surrounds the teeth.
It sounds harmless, but the truth is that
dental disease can cause a lot more than just
bad breath.
In fact, Banfield's Applied Research & Knowledge
team, called BARK, has found that dental disease
is the most common disease in dogs and cats.
Here's what you should know about dental disease's
signs and symptoms.
Just as in humans, dental disease begins with
plaque and tartar buildup on your pet's tooth
surface.
Food particles and bacteria rest along the
gum line, forming plaque.
At first, it's soft and easy to remove at
home with brushing or dental chews.
If it's not removed quickly, within three
to four days, plaque mineralizes and hardens,
turning into tartar, which is a yellowish-brown
color.
The bacteria in tartar can cause gingivitis,
which is inflammation of the gums.
If tartar isn't regularly removed, it will
continue to accumulate along and inside the
gum line,
encouraging more bacterial growth.
Gingivits can easily and rapidly progress
to more severe inflammation, or periodontitis.
This leads to infections, tooth loss, bone
damage and associated pain.
>>DR. WEBB: If left untreated, severe dental
disease can lead to bacterial infections that
spread through the bloodstream to other organs
in the body including the heart and kidneys,
causing chronic disease and even organ failure.
It's important to visit your Banfield veterinarian
if you notice any of the following signs in
your pet.
These may appear suddenly or develop slowly
over time:
>>NARRATOR:
Bad breath
Decreased appetite
Pain when chewing or chewing only on one side
of mouth
Weight loss
Yellow teeth
Red or swollen gums
Missing, cracked or broken teeth
Nasal discharge
Tearing or swelling below one eye
Thanks for listening.
Remember, you know your pet best.
And we know how to help you keep them healthy.
For more information on this and other pet
healthcare topics, visit banfield.com
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