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Cats, Nutrition, and Periodontal Disease

Dental diets and approved oral-care products may assist plaque control in cats.

Dental diets and approved oral-care products may assist plaque control in cats. They complement appropriate home care and professional treatment rather than replacing assessment of periodontal disease.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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