Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oral hygiene chews cut plaque and tartar in small dogs
By Hennet, Philippe et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2006·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effectiveness of an oral hygiene chew to reduce dental deposits in small breed dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Small breed dogs that were given a daily oral hygiene chew along with their regular dry food showed a significant decrease in plaque and tartar buildup over four months. Specifically, plaque was reduced by 17.3% and tartar by 45.8% compared to dogs that only ate dry food. This suggests that these chews can help improve dental health and may reduce the risk of gum disease in dogs. If you're concerned about your dog's dental health, consider asking your vet about incorporating these chews into their diet.
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Abstract
Over a period of 4-months, feeding small breed dogs with a regular dry diet supplemented with a daily oral hygiene chew resulted in a significant reduction in plaque deposition (17.3%) and calculus accumulation (45.8%) compared with dogs fed the dry diet alone. Daily feeding of a specifically designed oral hygiene chew that reduces plaque and calculus accumulation may play a role in the severity of canine periodontal disease.
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