Influence of wet and dry commercial diets on the oral microbiota of Yorkshire terriers
Although dry diets shifted the bacterial community towards a healthier profile compared to wet diets there was no evidence of improved periodontal health. Additional methods to maintain dental hygiene should therefore be promoted to ensure effective management of periodontal disease in dogs.
Authors
- Corrin Wallis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2260-7279)
- Gregory C. A. Amos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9748-1813)
- Lucy J. Holcombe
- Zack Ellerby
Institutions
- Melton Mowbray Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04533-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.19
Funders
- Mars Petcare