Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Mateo, Aurora et al.
- Affiliation:
- Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department · Spain
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of a dental chew with mechanical and chemical properties in 2 toy dog breeds. Eight Yorkshire terriers and 9 Chihuahuas participated in a crossover design trial. Gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) in the breath were assessed after 4 weeks and 9 weeks, respectively. When dogs were fed 1 dental chew per day they had significantly reduced gingivitis (-20%,< .001), accumulation of plaque (-15%,< .001), calculus (-35%,= .001), and VSC concentration (-19%,< .001) compared to when receiving no chew. A significant breed effect was observed on all the average dental indices and VSC concentration.
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