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Subject: Re: Dental disease in relation to heart

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Diane Stepple

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Date Posted: 16:13:02 06/25/05 Sat
In reply to: Glen 's message, "Dental disease in relation to heart" on 08:39:46 06/03/05 Fri

Your right there is no proof at all that bad teeth cause heart problems, however bad teeth can cause a number of other problems internally. Heart problems can be hereeditary but it effects all sizes of dogs not just small ones, I have a boxer and one of the main problems with them is the heart problems. However care selections in breeding stock can help tremendously.

It is suspected that teeth can
>cause valve problems but there is no proof! Anyone
>have thoughts on this one? Thanks!

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