Occurrence of Canine Periodontal Disease

Canine periodontal disease was one of the most common oral cavity diseases affecting both health and quality of life. The present study was conducted to record the occurrence of canine periodontal disease in relation to age, breed, sex and type of diet. The overall occurrence recorded in the present study was 83.44 per cent. The occurrence of canine periodontal disease in relation to age, breed and sex revealed highest in more than 8 years, smaller breeds of dogs and in male dogs. The occurrence in relation to diet revealed highest in dogs fed with soft diet when compared with to those fed with mixed and hard diets.