Amelogenesis Imperfecta/Familial Enamel Hypoplasia (AI/FEH)
- Affected dogs cannot produce regular amounts of tooth enamel to fully cover their teeth. Enamel is the hard protective surface of the tooth that prevents tooth decay. These dogs will have teeth that aren’t equally covered in enamel, and the teeth may also be rough and discoloured. The teeth may also be smaller and have larger gaps between them compared to unaffected dogs.
- Affected Breeds: American Akita, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Akita Inu, Parson Russell Terrier, Samoyed, West Highland White Terrier
Dental hypomineralisation / Raine’s Syndrome (Raine’s)
- This condition is where a dog’s teeth experience excessive wear, resulting in tooth extraction. The affected teeth have a light brown discolouration in the enamel and appear dull, worn and cracked. Signs are usually noticed after the dog has all its permanent teeth. This condition is considered rare.
- Affected Breeds: Border Collie
