Management of complete and partial ankyloglossia in Kangal shepherd dogs.

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The objective of this paper was to assess the clinical findings of ankyloglossia and its management in Turkish shepherd dogs (Kangal). Sixteen Kangal dogs were evaluated for either ventral complete ankyloglossia or ventral partial ankyloglossia. Lingual frenuloplasty or lingual frenulotomy was applied to correct ankyloglossia in dogs. Surgical management of dogs with complete or partial ankyloglossia resulted in total correction of this anomaly. Physical growth of treated animals rapidly progressed and the weight of animals elevated within the normal range. In conclusion, Kangal shepherd puppies should be assessed for the congenital anomaly of ankyloglossia. Although this anomaly is not fatal, dogs could be treated with either lingual frenuloplasty or lingual frenulotomy.