Animal proteins are linked to increased risk of bone degeneration and kidney diseases. (nutritionfacts.org)
It often takes years of gradual bone degeneration until a dog becomes symptomatic. (vcahospitals.com)
Veterinary treatment typically revolves around an anesthetized cleaning with oral x-rays to check for possible abscesses or bone degeneration, as well as extractions of compromised teeth when necessary. (nationalpetdentalassociation.com)