title: Drinking water additive decreases plaque and calculus accumulation in cats.
abstract: This study was performed to determine the effect of a drinking water additive on reducing plaque and calculus accumulation in cats. A two-period, parallel crossover design was used with each period consisting of a 56-day test phase. Results demonstrated that the addition of xylitol to the drinking water was effective in reducing plaque and calculus accumulation in cats.
authors.affiliation: Dental Care for Pets, Hallam, Victoria, Australia. david@dentalcareforpets.com.au
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002415:Cats; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005260:Female; D005503:Food Additives / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014867:Water; D014993:Xylitol / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D005503:Food Additives; D014867:Water; D014993:Xylitol