Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dental chews reduce gum disease and plaque in dogs after 4 weeks
By Brown, Wendy Y & McGenity, Phil·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2005·University of New England Armidale, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effective periodontal disease control using dental hygiene chews.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Dogs with gum disease can benefit from dental hygiene chews. In a study, dogs that received a daily dental chew showed significantly less gum inflammation, plaque, and tartar buildup compared to dogs that ate the same diet but did not get the chews. The addition of a natural antimicrobial ingredient did not make a difference in effectiveness. These chews could be a helpful tool for pet owners looking to improve their dog's dental health and reduce the risk of periodontal disease.
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Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a newly developed dental hygiene chew for dogs, with and without a natural antimicrobial additive, compared with a reference diet. Efficacy was determined by measuring the severity of gingivitis and the accumulation of dental plaque and calculus in dogs after 4-weeks of being fed the different dietary regimens. Dogs fed a single daily dental chew had significantly less gingivitis (P = 0. 02), plaque (P = 0. 0004), and calculus (P = 0.0001) compared with dogs in the control group that were fed an identical diet but received no chews. The inclusion of the antimicrobial agent did not improve the efficacy of the product. The dental hygiene chews tested in this study have potential to help reduce the incidence of periodontal disease in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15909452/