Oral malodor in dogs: measurement using a sulfide monitor.
In 28 dogs, oral malodor was assessed organoleptically (0-3 scale) and by measurement of volatile sulfur components (VSC), using two positions ('intraoral' and 'tooth surface') for sampling VSC. Significant correlations were found between: intraoral and tooth surface VSC collection positions (p < 0.0001) and between organoleptic and tooth surface VSC data (p < 0.0001). VSC measurement is a sensitive, repeatable and non-subjective method of assessing oral malodor in dogs.
Lyon and Alfort Veterinary Schools, Lure, France.
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D000704:Analysis of Variance; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D006209:Halitosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide / Q000032:analysis; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000032:analysis
D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide