Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The results of an exploratory, multicenter clinical study confirmed the hypothesis that a novel, natural, and safe oral care product (OCP) reduced the rate of plaque formation on teeth of dogs consuming the OCP (antimicrobial plant-derived enzymes, organic matcha green tea, cultured dextrose, sodium bicarbonate, and ascorbic acid) compared to controls.
Healthy dogs without periodontitis, of varying breeds, sex, and age, were recruited and enrolled, using nonrandomized stratification methods, into a control and treatment groups.
Treatment group dogs drank only water into which OCP was suspended, for 28 days.
Control group dogs drank their normal household water.
On day 0 all teeth were cleaned by a veterinarian and gingivitis was assessed.
On days 14, 21, and 28 plaque index, plaque thickness, gingivitis, freshness of breath, and general health were assessed.
Over the 28 days of study, dogs on the OCP had significant reduction in plaque index and plaque thickness compared to controls.
By day 14 OCP reduced plaque formation by 37%; the 28-day reduction in plaque index and coverage averaged 22% with no measurable gingivitis or calculus.
Conclusion.
Using the OCP attenuated dental plaque formation when consumed as normal drinking water and in the absence of other modes of oral care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lindinger, Michael I.. 2016. Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117572
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lindinger, Michael I.. Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117572
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lindinger, Michael I.. Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117572
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1117572