Dental disease and diet are associated with changes in the microbiota of the oral cavity in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Both differences in the oral microbiota and increased prevalence of specific species associated with dental health status and diet should be considered when making husbandry and therapeutic decisions for bearded dragons.
Authors
- Janina A. Krumbeck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4865-7170)
- Ivana Levy
- Kaylie Zapanta
- Christoph Mans
Institutions
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- CS Diagnostics (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.08.0292
- Primary Topic
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00