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Review
. 1998 Sep;28(5):1111-28, vi.
doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(98)50105-2.

Periodontal disease in dogs. Etiopathogenesis, prevalence, and significance

C E Harvey  1
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Periodontal disease in dogs. Etiopathogenesis, prevalence, and significance

C E Harvey. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1998 Sep.
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Abstract

Periodontal disease is very common and often very severe in dogs. It is caused by accumulation of bacterial plaque, particularly Gram-negative anaerobic rods. Tissue destruction results from autodegradation induced by the continuing inflammatory response. Small dogs are particularly at risk. Prevention by retarding accumulation of plaque is the key concept.

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