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Healing effects of herbal extract on cat gum disease
By Mat Zawawi, Nur Zulaikha et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2026·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Wound Healing Effects ofAqueous Extract on Feline Gingivitis.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of stray cats suffering from gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) were treated with an aqueous extract from a plant known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Over the course of a week, the cats showed significant improvement in their gum health compared to those that received no treatment. The cats treated with the extract had reduced inflammation and better healing of their gum tissue by day five, and even more improvement by day seven. This suggests that this natural extract could be a helpful option for treating gum disease in cats.
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Abstract
Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in domestic cats. The goal of periodontal disease treatment is to decrease bacterial accumulation and control inflammation, thereby decreasing periodontal tissue attachment loss.(Haruan) is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aims to investigate the healing effect ofextract (CSE) on periodontitis in cats. Subgingival microbiological samples were taken from 24 stray cats with periodontal disease. The cats were divided randomly into four groups: CSE, commercialized oral product (COP), plain agar gel (PAG), and untreated. Assessment of the periodontal healing based on clinical examinations, gingivitis index, probing depth, recession, calculus index, and healing changes were evaluated weekly. Gingival biopsy samples were obtained on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days. There was a significant difference in the gingivitis index in the CSE, COP, and PAG groups during the treatment period. The histological healing score for the CSE group showed a reduced inflammation score compared to the PAG group on day 5. The fibroblast and collagen deposition scores increased on day 7 for the CSE group compared to the other groups. These findings suggest that CSE could be a plausible therapeutic healing alternative for periodontal disease in cats and could control gingivitis and the formation of plaque after application.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40726347/