Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dental chews reduce gum disease and bad breath in small dogs
By Mateo, Aurora et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2020·Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two toy breeds, Yorkshire terriers and Chihuahuas, were given a special dental chew each day to see if it could help with gum disease, plaque buildup, bad breath, and tartar. After 4 to 9 weeks, the dogs showed significant improvements: gingivitis decreased by 20%, plaque by 15%, tartar by 35%, and bad breath by 19%. This suggests that daily dental chews can be an effective way to keep your dog's teeth and gums healthier.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32627686/