Species: Dog
Condition: Malocclusion
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
An inherited jaw abnormality causing the dogs to have the irregular bite. In the ideal case, upper incisors should overlap and touch lower ones. Dogs with irregular bite have inherited the faulty gene responsible for uneven growth of the upper and the lower jaw. Most common irregularities are overshot (upper teeth overlap the lower ones) and undershot bite (lower teeth overlap the upper ones). In some cases these conditions are considered normal for certain breeds or for a particular period of development in which they occur. But, in some situations, irregular bite can cause mouth injuries and therefore requires treatment.
Breeds exposed to Malocclusion – Research Reference
Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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