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Serious and Common

Periodontal disease is not only serious, it’s also more common than most owners realize. In fact, more than 85% of dogs have it by the time they’re four years old.1 So, it’s easy to understand why periodontal disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets.2

 

1All Pets Dental Clinic. The Periodontal Disease Page. Available at: http://www.dentalvet.com/patients/periodontics/could_my_dog_or_cat_have_periodo.htm. Accessed on March 7, 2006

2Lund EM, et al. Health status and population characteristics of dogs and cats examined at private veterinary practices in the United States. JAVMA 1999; 214(9): 1336-1341.

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