Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dental health and gum disease in Spanish pack dogs
By Ana Whyte et al.·Published in Animals·2021·Department of Animal Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Zaragoza, C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Periodontal and Dental Status in Packs of Spanish Dogs
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Plain-English summary
A group of 32 dogs, mostly crossbred hunting dogs and a couple of Siberian Huskies, were examined for dental health in Northeastern Spain. The dogs were found to have a high rate of dental calculus (75%), which is the buildup of plaque and tartar, and many also had tooth fractures and wear. However, only a small number showed signs of periodontal disease (15.6%). The researchers believe that the dogs' diet and management might have contributed to the lower prevalence of gum disease. These dogs are being monitored by a veterinarian to prevent further dental issues.
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Abstract
While periodontal disease (PD) is the most common canine oral pathology, its prevalence varies according to diagnosis methodology, breed, and age. We intended to increase understanding of canine PD by studying dogs that are managed in a specific way: pack dogs in Spain. They received a mixed diet (home-prepared food, commercial dry food, stale bread and bones). Thirty-two conscious individuals from two packs of dogs in Northeastern Spain (30/32 crossbred hunting dogs and 2/32 Siberian Husky; 26 males and 6 females; 27.75 ± 5.807 kgs; 5.48 ± 2.818 years) received visual dental examination for assessment of absent teeth (AT), dental calculus (DC) grade, gingival recession (GR), periodontal disease (PD), tooth fracture (TF), and dental attrition (DA). DC was the most prevalent oral problem (75%), followed by TF/DA (68.75%), AT (34.37%), GR (31.25%), and, finally, PD (15.62%). Low individual affectation values were found for AT, GR, and PD (<1 tooth/individual); mean DC grade per individual was 0.06 ± 0.063; and TF and DA were found in 1.63 and 4.72 teeth/individual, respectively. Low prevalence and extent of PD was attributed to diagnosis methodology, bodyweight effect, breed, and, ultimately, diet. Individuals affected by DC remained under veterinary surveillance due to PD development.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11041082