Dentoalveolar Trauma and Tooth Wear in Anti-Poaching Dogs in Kruger National Park: Associations With Signalment and Operational Factors.

Researchers examined dental injuries and wear in 72 anti-poaching dogs in South Africa, finding that over one-third had dentoalveolar trauma. Dental problems were associated with age, sex/castration status, and whether dogs performed tracking versus apprehension duties.

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