Animal welfare refers to the collective state of an animal’s physical and mental well-being. The globally recognized benchmark for assessing welfare is , originally formulated to evaluate livestock but now universally applied to companion animals:

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Daily teeth brushing or veterinary dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease, which can cause systemic organ damage.