Prevalence of dental problems in pet dogs in Shiraz, Iran
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Dental hygiene is considered as a health indices in companion animals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate prevalence of dental problems in pet dogs in Shiraz, Iran. One hundred and fifteen pet dogs were chosen and classified into four age groups. Analyzed results showed that except for malocclusion all other dental problems increased with increasing age. It was also observed that some of the dental problems were more common in young dogs while other in old dogs. The current data may help veterinarians and pet owners to understand the dental problems in dogs.
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