Hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis in North American farmed silver fox (Vulpes vulpes).

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Hereditary hyperplastic gingivitis is a progressive growth of gingival tissues in foxes resulting in dental encapsulation. It is an autosomal recessive condition displaying a gender-biased penetrance, with an association with superior fur quality. This disease has been primarily described in European farmed foxes. Here we document its emergence in Canada. Gingivite hyperplasique héréditaire chez le renard argenté...

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