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A large case-control study indicates a breed-specific predisposition to feline tooth resorption.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Jun 2024
Vapalahti K, Neittaanmäki H, Lohi H, Virtala A-M
Abstract excerpt
Tooth resorption (TR) is one of the most common dental diseases of cats. It is a painful condition leading to tooth loss. The etiology of TR remains unclear, but old age, breed, other oral and dental diseases, and environmental factors are suspected predisposing factors. In our study, we used part of the data from the extensive feline health online survey of 8115 Finnish cats. As TR is difficult to detect and as...
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