Elif Dogan  , Zafer Okumus  , Latif Emrah Yanmaz  , 
    Periodontal Diseases in Pet Animals,
    Veterinary Research,
    Volume 1,Issue 1,
    2007,
    Pages 17-22,
    ISSN 1993-5412,
    vr.2007.17.22,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=vr.2007.17.22)
    Abstract: Periodontal disease is an inflammation of periodontal tissues that include gingiva, cementum, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. They occur mostly in dogs and cats mainly due to a lack of oral hygiene. Therefore, care must be taken to minimize occurrence of these problems. Since periodontal diseases can occur as a complex in 4 stages, clinical symptoms should be carefully evaluated for effective treatment. This review study provides extensive information on etiology, epidemiology, treatment and prognosis of periodontal diseases in pet animals.
    Keywords: Periodontal disease;veterinary medicine;pet animals