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Preventative dental care for dogs in research facilities

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For dogs in research facilities, every effort is made to meet the challenge of providing for their exercise needs and environmental enrichment. Another important factor in maintaining their health may be overlooked, however. It is rare that routine dental care and evaluation is provided or that any effort is made to maintain good oral health.

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Brown, C. Preventative dental care for dogs in research facilities. Lab Anim 40, 184–185 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0611-184

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