Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Water additive with xylitol reduces plaque and tartar in cats
By Clarke, David E·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2006·Dental Care for Pets, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Drinking water additive decreases plaque and calculus accumulation in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of cats was given a drinking water additive containing xylitol to see if it could help reduce plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth. Over a period of 56 days, the cats that received the additive showed a significant decrease in dental plaque and calculus compared to those that did not. This suggests that adding xylitol to your cat's water could be a helpful way to keep their teeth healthier and reduce dental issues.
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Abstract
This study was performed to determine the effect of a drinking water additive on reducing plaque and calculus accumulation in cats. A two-period, parallel crossover design was used with each period consisting of a 56-day test phase. Results demonstrated that the addition of xylitol to the drinking water was effective in reducing plaque and calculus accumulation in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16878759/