Dog gum diseases and 5 vet-approved ways to prevent them

A ginger dog sat on a sunny lawn, look up into the camera and smiling.

Dog gum diseases are extremely common. While the exact number of dogs suffering with gum disease is unknown, it’s likely to be at least 60% of the doggy population, and maybe as much as 100%.

Gum disease is not only painful, it leads to other dental diseases such as periodontitis, which can cause tooth loss. Preventing gum disease is best, so let’s look at how we can stop dog gum diseases from happening.