JVD 2010 # 2 - Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats Flashcards
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What were the 4 diets tested?
- Small triangular
- Small triangular with additive STPP (polyphosphate)
- Large rectangular
- Large rectangular with additive STPP (polyphosphate) and PRN (vitamin C related product)
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What is PRN?
Plaque reducing nutrient, vitamin C related product
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What is STPP?
Sodium tripolyphosphate - calcium chelator
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
what effect did STPP with small kibble have?
none vs small kibble
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What effect did a larger, uncoated kibble have?
at 7 days 22 % plaque reduction
at 28 days 21 % plaque reduction
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What effect did a larger kibble coated in STPP and PRN have?
7 days - 28% less plaque than small kibble
28 days 30% less plaque than small kibble
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
Which agent appeared more efficacious in reducing plaque?
PRN
STPP had no effect when applied on the small kibble, and applied together there was a reduction, but no group where only PRN was used
According to Clarke DE; Servet E; Hendriks W; Thomas DG;Weidgraaf K; Biourge VC in
Effect of Kibble Size, Shape, and Additives on Plaque in Cats;
What was the main conclusion of the study?
the shape of the food enhanced its mechanical action,
PRN contributed to a reduction in plaque adhering to the tooth surface, allowing it to be effectively brushed away by the action of the food as the cat chewed.
