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Innovative Application of Probiotic Bacteria to Reduce Dental Plaque in Dogs: A Pilot Study.

Life (Basel, Switzerland) · Misztal-Kunecka A, Podgórska A · 2026-09-08

Researchers gave probiotic supplements to dogs and found that after 56 days, those receiving probiotics showed reduced gum bleeding, plaque, and calculus compared to untreated controls, suggesting probiotics may help manage canine oral inflammation and plaque buildup.

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