Prophylactic Program for Oral Health

Niemiec, Brook A.

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“… 6 , 7 Consequently, despite the apparently high levels of periodontal disease diagnosis found in the current study, it is probable that a substantial proportion of cats with true periodontal disease still go undiagnosed or unrecorded in current primary veterinary care. Reasons for such underdiagnosis could include problematic patient temperament that can prohibit conscious clinical examination in some cats, 37 – 39 clinical signs from oral disease rarely being specific to the oral cavity, 40 inherent limitations to conscious oral examination in cats needed to identify periodontal disease, 4 , 41 , 42 time constraints imposed during primary care consultations 43 and even diminished veterinary motivation over time toward repeated formal diagnosis of recurring common disorders. 44 , 45 It is also possible that there are wide differences in the clinical interest and confidence of individual veterinarians in dealing with dental cases in cats, with >50% of final-year veterinary students at UK universities reporting that they lack confidence in discussing orodental problems or performing a detailed examination of the oral cavity.…”

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Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors

O'Neill

Blenkarn

Brodbelt

et al. 2023

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Objectives Periodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory disease that can have major welfare implications in cats. This study aimed to report the frequency and demographic risk factors of periodontal disease and to explore associations with common comorbid disorders in cats in the UK. Methods The study included a random sample of 18,249 cats obtained from 1,255,130 cats under primary care during 2019 from clinics participating in the VetCompass programme. All disorders recorded during 2019 were extracted and reported. Risk factor and comorbid disorder analysis used multivariable logistic regression modelling. Results Periodontal disease had a 1-year period prevalence of 15.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 14.72–15.76). Breeds with the highest prevalence included Siamese (18.7%, 95% CI 12.24–26.72) and Maine Coon (16.7%, 95% CI 11.37–23.18). The median age of cats with periodontal disease (9.47 years, interquartile range [IQR] 5.96–12.97) was higher than for cats without periodontal disease (4.94 years, IQR 1.95–9.51; P <0.001). Increasing adult body weight, increasing age and sex–neuter status were significantly associated with rising odds of periodontal disease. Cats with periodontal disease had a higher median count of comorbid disorders per individual cat (3, IQR 2–4, range 1–14) than cats without periodontal disease (1, IQR 0–2, range 0–15; P <0.001). Cats with periodontal disease had 1.79 times the odds (95% CI 1.62–1.99, P <0.001) of diagnosis with at least one comorbid disorder disease than cats without periodontal disease. Conclusions and relevance Periodontal disease is the most common specific diagnosis in cats and is confirmed as a leading health issue in cats. Ageing is identified as the strongest predictor of periodontal disease risk in cats, suggesting the potential for increasing health gains from emphasis on dental care and health in cats as they age. The study offers evidence on a close link between periodontal disease and reduced overall health in cats.

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Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors

O'Neill

Blenkarn

Brodbelt

et al. 2023

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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“…It should be considered as a basis of prophylactic (preventive) oral health program as well as key element of patient management after performing of professional dental cleaning and comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (Niemiec 2003). Prophylactic oral health program requires both regular dental examinations and regular oral home care (Niemiec 2021). Without it, bacterial plaque forms on tooth surfaces within 24 h after its removal (Boyce et al 1995, Wiggs andLobprise 1997) and starts to calcify into calculus as soon as the following day (Tibbitts and Kasiwa 1970).…”

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“…(Kwon et al 2021). Advances in veterinary stomatology have significantly improved animal dental patient care, although owner involvement and proper home care remains a key element of the effective management (Hale 2003, Niemiec 2021. All oral patholo-gies influence food intake, and nutrition plays a key role in the treatment of dental diseases, with food delivering both preventive and curative compounds to the animal.…”

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Ascophyllum nodosum as a nutrient supporting oral health in dogs and cats: a review

Gawor,

Jank

2023

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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Home dental care is a key element of periodontal therapy in veterinary patients. Among many strategies of passive home dental care there is a supplementation of animal diet with seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum which have been shown to reduce both calculus and plaque accumulation after oral administration in both dogs and cats. Ascophyllum nodosum contains numerous biologically active ingredients, including micro-elements, vitamins, and several other compounds, however the exact mechanism of its beneficial action remains unclear. The very first metabolomic data suggest that it could change the composition of dog saliva. Several products containing Ascophyllum nodosum had been assessed clinically according to standards and requirements provided by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. The conducted clinical trials in dogs and cats revealed that Ascophyllum nodosum exerts the strongest preventive action as powder, followed by dental bites and dry pet food. The data concerning its curative action are limited to one study in cats in which no beneficial action has been observed. Based on available clinical data it is recommended to administer Ascophyllum nodosum to dogs and cats after oral cavity prophylactic procedure to reduce the recurrence of plaque and calculus formation.

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Prophylactic Program for Oral Health

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Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors

Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors

Ascophyllum nodosum as a nutrient supporting oral health in dogs and cats: a review

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