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Tooth resorption (TR) in cats is linked to kidney function and inflammation. Blood markers like CREA, BUN/CREA, ALB/GLOB, and GLOB indicate TR presence and severity, suggesting potential kidney issues in affected animals.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Tooth resorption (TR) is a prevalent dental disease in cats, with varying reported frequencies.
  • Understanding the clinical presentation and systemic associations of TR is crucial for feline health management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical characteristics of tooth resorption in cats in Northeastern Spain.
  • To investigate associations between 34 blood parameters and the presence/severity of tooth resorption.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 29 cats with TR and 58 controls.
  • Non-parametric tests and multiple regression analyses (binomial logistic, hierarchical multiple) were used to compare blood parameters.
  • Correlation analysis was performed between TR stage, type, and blood parameters.
Keywords:
blood parameterscase control studyfelineresorption

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Main Results:

  • Tooth resorption was detected in 14.9% of teeth examined.
  • Increased CREA and decreased BUN/CREA and ALB/GLOB ratios were associated with the presence of TR.
  • Higher GLOB levels correlated with increased TR severity.
  • Type 1 TR, linked to inflammation and periodontal disease, was most common.

Conclusions:

  • Tooth resorption in cats is associated with specific blood biomarkers, including those related to kidney function (CREA, BUN/CREA) and inflammation (ALB/GLOB, GLOB).
  • The findings suggest that cats with TR, especially when co-occurring with periodontal disease, may exhibit signs of kidney compromise.
  • Close monitoring of kidney and inflammatory markers is recommended for cats diagnosed with tooth resorption.