Veterinary studies on the link between pet oral disease and systemic health

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Pavlica Z, Petelin M, Juntes P, Erzen D, Crossley DA, Skaleric U. Periodontal disease burden and pathological changes in organs of dogs. J Vet Dent 2008;25:97-105.

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Tou SP, Adin DB, Castleman WL. Mitral valve endocarditis after dental prophylaxis in a dog. J Vet Intern Med 2005;19:268-270.

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