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This is a relatively new area of home dental care, with several products available (Figure 5.14). While there are some studies on the human side that show the active ingredients have some efficacy (Hamp and Emilson 1973; Chapek et al. 1995), there is currently minimal to no peer‐reviewed evidence to support their use in controlling periodontal disease in veterinary patients. One product with xylitol³³ was shown to decrease plaque and calculus (Clarke 2006); there were concerns about its potential negative systemic effects (possible hypoglycemia and liver derangement) (Dunayer 2004, 2006; Xia et al. 2009), but it has been shown to be safe at the prescribed concentration (Anthony et al. 2011). Note that water additives will not work when the animal prefers tap water (Figure 5.15).