Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Xylitol water additive reduces plaque and tartar in dogs
By Lowe, Candace & Anthony, James·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pilot study of the effectiveness of a xylitol-based drinking water additive to reduce plaque and calculus accumulation in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs was given a xylitol-based drinking water additive to see if it could help reduce plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth. Over 208 days, the dogs showed a 5.1% decrease in plaque and a 14.9% decrease in tartar compared to when they weren't given the additive. This easy-to-use water additive not only made it simpler for owners to care for their dogs' dental health but also led to noticeable improvements in their teeth.
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Abstract
Over a period of 208 days a randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted to assess plaque and calculus accumulation in dogs provided with a xylitol-based drinking water additive. A crossover design was utilized allowing each dog to participate in each 90-day treatment and control phase. Inclusion of a xylitol drinking water additive resulted in a 5.1% decrease in mean tooth plaque score and a 14.9% decrease in mean calculus score. Daily administration of a palatable, xylitol drinking water additive that required little time and effort reduced plaque and calculus accumulation in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31892757/