Matthew V. asked

🐕  Dog Health

Stewie is on Clindamycin 75mg and prednisone 5 mg. He chews on wood, plastic, sticks, and hooves. He cannot have rawhide due to choking hazards. Could an underlying fracture or infection in his mouth cause 'overnight' gingivitis? After his dental, what can be done to prevent gingivitis in the future?

June 6th, 2024

William P. answered

Chewing on hard objects like hooves could potentially cause a small fracture in Stewie's mouth, lead...

June 6th, 2024

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