ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2023
Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors.
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- Species- and breed-associated heterogeneity in age-related increases in periodontal disease risk among dogs and cats based on Japanese insurance claim data.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
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- Possible correlation of specific bacteria detected by using a novel screening method and periodontal disease in dogs.The Journal of veterinary medical science · 2025Article
- An evaluation of the correlation between haematological biomarkers in cats affected with periodontal disease stages 3 and 4.Veterinary record open · 2025Article
- Impact of Periodontal Disease on the Oral Microbiome of Cats.Current microbiology · 2025Article
- The prevalence of reasons for tooth extraction in cats.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Post-extraction maxillary lip entrapment in cats: a prospective study.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- A framework to refocus the conversation around the welfare of UK purebred cats.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2025Review
- Characterization of the microbiome and volatile compounds in anal gland secretions from domestic cats (Felis catus) using metagenomics and metabolomics.Research square · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesPeriodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory disease that can have major welfare implications in cats. This study aimed to report the frequency and demographic risk factors of periodontal disease and to explore associations with common comorbid disorders in cats in the UK.
methodsThe study included a random sample of 18,249 cats obtained from 1,255,130 cats under primary care during 2019 from clinics participating in the VetCompass programme. All disorders recorded during 2019 were extracted and reported. Risk factor and comorbid disorder analysis used multivariable logistic regression modelling.
resultsPeriodontal disease had a 1-year period prevalence of 15.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 14.72-15.76). Breeds with the highest prevalence included Siamese (18.7%, 95% CI 12.24-26.72) and Maine Coon (16.7%, 95% CI 11.37-23.18). The median age of cats with periodontal disease (9.47 years, interquartile range [IQR] 5.96-12.97) was higher than for cats without periodontal disease (4.94 years, IQR 1.95-9.51; CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Periodontal disease is the most common specific diagnosis in cats and is confirmed as a leading health issue in cats. Ageing is identified as the strongest predictor of periodontal disease risk in cats, suggesting the potential for increasing health gains from emphasis on dental care and health in cats as they age. The study offers evidence on a close link between periodontal disease and reduced overall health in cats.
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