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毛孩牙痛竟是免疫問題?帶你認識免疫介導型牙科疾病

你知道嗎?免疫系統也可能是毛孩牙齒問題的成因!免疫系統失調會引起哪些牙齒問題?該如何預防?吃濕糧有影響嗎?立即由我們的專業獸醫為你解構。

適當預防,及時治療

毛孩常見的牙齒問題包括牙齦炎、牙周病和蛀牙,可能導致口臭、流口水和食慾不振等症狀。
為預防牙齒問題,除了每日刷牙,還要定期找獸醫檢查口腔及洗牙——但是遇到免疫介導型牙科疾病,你就要加倍留神。

看不見的牙齒問題

很多主人都會定時檢查毛孩的口腔,亦學會觀察牠們的飲食變化。但當主人看不到牙石,就很容易會掉以輕心。

讓主人掉以輕心的常見原因

  • 牙齒表面無異樣
  • 毛孩忍痛能力強
  • 沒拍X光看不到
  • 以為毛孩在「挑食」
  • 「老了所以吃得少」

事實上,因免疫系統而引起的牙齒問題並不一定肉眼可見,例如貓貓常發的牙齒吸收症(Tooth Resorption),即使外觀沒有問題,但內部牙根可能已遭破壞。

什麼是免疫介導型牙科疾病?

免疫系統是對抗細菌的第一道防線。當免疫系統失調,就會引伸很多健康問題。
自體免疫性疾病是指自體免疫系統把體內的正常細胞或組織誤認為外來異物,從而產生自體對抗的抗體,引起局部炎症反應,甚至會開始攻擊細胞、組織和器官,造成嚴重損傷。
和人類一樣,毛孩也會受免疫系統疾病困擾。當免疫系統失控,可能會將牙齒「錯認」為異物,並開始攻擊——這就是免疫介導型牙科疾病。這類疾病一般並不明顯,需要進行牙科X光才能確切診斷,只靠洗牙不能徹底防治,需要配合外科及內科手段才可根除。

有哪些常見的免疫介導型牙科疾病?

牙齒吸收症(Tooth Resorption)🐈

  • 牙齒吸收症不能憑肉眼發現,只能透過牙科X光診斷。
  • 起因是破牙質細胞(Odontoclasts)過度活躍並攻擊牙齒組織,導致牙齒逐漸被吸收,即使外觀無恙,內部牙根亦可能已遭破壞。
  • 有研究指出約30至60%的貓貓受牙齒吸收症困擾,而超過70%的5歲以上貓貓至少有一隻牙齒出現牙齒吸收問題。

什麼是破牙質細胞?
破牙質細胞其實是一種正常細胞。在幼貓換牙期,它負責吸收乳齒的牙齒組織,讓乳齒掉落並長出恆齒;踏入成年期便會進入休眠狀態。
若成年貓免疫系統錯亂,而體內的破牙質細胞處於活化狀態,就可能導致牙齒吸收症。

齒齦口腔炎(Gingivostomatitis)🐈

  • 齒齦口腔炎又稱貓口炎,初期症狀並不明顯,因此容易被忽視。
  • 若未及時治療,可能會出現潰瘍和紅腫,嚴重影響健康。
  • 由於免疫系統異常,口腔黏膜會出現廣泛而持續的炎症,甚至可能導致潰瘍與增生性病變。
  • 長期疼痛會導致脫水、營養不良、體重下降,甚至引起併發症。

增加貓口炎風險的3大病毒:

  • 貓免疫缺陷病毒(FIV,又稱「貓愛滋」)
  • 貓白血病毒(FeLV)
  • 卡里西病毒(Calicivirus,又稱杯狀病毒)

慢性潰瘍性齒齦口腔炎(Canine Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis,CUPS)🐕

  • 狗狗免疫系統對牙菌斑內的細菌產生過激反應,因而造成口腔潰瘍。
  • 就算牙石不多,也會發炎並破壞牙齦和口腔黏膜。
  • 屬於慢性疾病,需要持續控制。
  • 症狀包括食慾下降、不願開口、口臭、流口水、甚至帶膿,最後造成皮膚炎。

如何治理?

一般來說,獸醫會處方有助調節免疫系統的藥物、抗生素和止痛藥,以助緩解症狀;若病況嚴重,可能需要拔牙。

你問我答

問:點解會有自體免疫性疾病?
答:確切成因尚不清楚。一種理論是某些細菌、病毒或藥物可能引發免疫系統混亂,尤其在具有基因傾向的寵物身上更容易發生。

問:邊啲貓狗特別容易出現牙齒問題?
答:其實無論品種或體型,如果缺乏妥善牙科護理,都可能患上牙科疾病。當牙菌斑和牙結石積聚,就會引起炎症,甚至感染。
如果毛孩攜帶以下病毒,觸發免疫介導型牙科疾病的機會更高:

  • 貓免疫缺陷病毒(FIV,貓愛滋)
  • 貓白血病毒(FeLV)
  • 卡里西病毒(Calicivirus,杯狀病毒)

問:濕糧同乾糧邊種對毛孩牙齒比較好?
答:濕糧不會直接傷害牙齒,但它不能像乾糧一樣有磨牙清潔作用。
長遠來說,只吃濕糧的毛孩會比吃乾糧的毛孩積聚更多牙菌斑和牙結石,因此更容易出現牙齒問題。

定期檢查,時刻安心

無論是哪種牙科疾病,最有效的防治辦法都是每日刷牙和定期到寵物醫院進行全面的牙科檢查和洗牙護理。
朗晴動物醫院配備完善的牙科儀器,包含牙科X光專業超音波洗牙設備,能為你的毛孩提供安全、舒適且有效的治療。
如有任何需要或疑問,歡迎來電諮詢與預約。

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網上預約:https://www.swanstonvet.com/#Booking

地址:元朗安寧路38號世宙9號舖

營業時間:星期一到星期日 10am - 8pm

Can I change my reservation?

Some plans and bookings made through specific channels are unchangeable. Please contact us for details on +81 92 844 8111.

Do you serve halal food?

Available upon request. Please let us know when making a reservation.

Is there a dress code for the restaurant?

Please refrain from wearing tank tops, flip-flops and slippers.

Are vegetarian dishes available in restaurants?

Available upon request. Please let us know when making a reservation.

Are children allowed in the restaurant?

All the restaurants except the bar on the top floor are children-friendly. CLOUDS Bar & Dining is children-friendly until 6pm but exclusive to adults after 6pm. Seala Brasserie and Lounge on 4F is the most popular restaurant among the families as there is a dedicated kids corner with kids menu.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellation made by two days prior to the booked date won’t be charged.

Cancellation on the previous day: 20% of room charge.

Cancellation on the day: 100% of room charge.

No-show: 100% of room charge.

Can I smoke in the room?

6-14F, 17-26F and 29-33F are non-smoking floors.

If you prefer non-smoking rooms, please let us know at the time of booking. Please note that non-smoking rooms are based on availability.All the restaurants are non-smoking.

Can I bring a pet?

We have a dog-friendly plan. Dog that can stay with guest per room is limited to one small-breed dog whose weight is 10kg or less. We have terms and conditions for the dog-friendly plan which requires your signature for approval in advance.

Is there a dress code for the restaurant?

Please refrain from wearing tank tops, flip-flops and slippers.

Are children allowed in the restaurant?

All the restaurants except the bar on the top floor are children-friendly. CLOUDS Bar & Dining is children-friendly until 6pm but exclusive to adults after 6pm. Seala Brasserie and Lounge on 4F is the most popular restaurant among the families as there is a dedicated kids corner with kids menu.

Do you have bicycles for rent?

Yes, we have rental bicycles on the 1st floor. You need a credit card to use a bicycle.

Can you arrange a rental car?

Yes, please contact the bell desk on 4F.

Is there laundry service?

Yes.

Drop-off 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM → Delivery 6:00PM

Drop-off 11:00AM- 5:00PM → Delivery 10:00AM next morning.

For more details regarding specific items and prices, please refer to the laundry slipplaced in the room.

What time is check-in/check-out?

Early check-in is possible based on availability. Late check-out is possible based on availability. Please let us know your request in advance. You can check-in late at night but please let the front desk know if you are checking in after 10:00 PM.

Do you have a shuttle bus?

Complimentary shuttle bus between Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk and the nearest subway station XXX is available for the guests on weekends and holidays, between 10:00am and 7:00 pm running every 20 minutes.

Can you arrange a rental car?

Yes, please contact the bell desk on 4F.

Do you have bicycles for rent?

Yes, we have rental bicycles on the 1st floor. You need a credit card to use a bicycle.

Is there parking?

Hotel guest can use the parking lot for XXX per day per vehicle (until 24:00 of the departure day). Customers who spend more than XXX in restaurant can park for 2 hours free of charge. Please bring your parking ticket when settling the bill. Parking fee for other customers is XXX for up to 1 hour and after that XXX will be added per every 30 minutes. If you park more than 2 hours, XXX will be added to the total amount. *For example, the parking fee will be XXX if you park for 2 hours 50 minutes.

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