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Breed predispositions to dental and oral disease in dogs
1 online resource (xi, 196 pages) : color illustrations
"Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs offers a practical guide to breed predispositions to dental disease. Designed to support veterinarians in making clinical decisions and communicating with clients, the book provides a thorough understanding of the differences between large and small dogs as they relate to dental treatment. Including both information on dental therapy and anesthetizing dogs for dental procedures, the book is a useful patient-side reference for veterinary practices. The book includes specifics on small and toy breed dogs, small breed brachycephalic dogs, and brachycephalic dogs, with details of clinical conditions more likely to be faced in specific breeds. Clinical photographs demonstrate the concepts discussed. Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is a useful resource for any clinician dealing with oral disease in dogs"--
1. Conditions Common in Small and Toy Breed Dogs -- 2. Conditions Seen in Both Small and Brachycephalic Breeds; Therefore Small Brachycephalic Breeds (Pug, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, etc.) Are Even More Significantly Affected -- 3. The Welfare Concerns of Heritable Dental Diseases -- 4. Conditions Commonly Seen in Brachycephalic Breeds -- 5. Brachycephalic Airway Disease -- 6. The Unique Welfare Challenges of Brachycephalism -- 7. Other Heritable Conditions -- 8. Anesthetic Management of Toy and Small Breed Dogs -- 9. Brachycephalic Breeds and Anesthesia -- 10. Periodontal Therapy in Small and Toy Breed Dogs -- 11. The Unique Challenges of Extractions in Small and Toy Breed. Dogs
Includes bibliographical references and index.