Nutraceuticals in Periodontal Health and Diseases in Dogs and Cats

Periodontal diseases are the most common diseases of domestic dogs and cats. Conventional treatment of periodontal diseases rests with broad-spectrum antibiotics and antiseptics. Due to rising healthcare costs, severe side effects, and drug resistance, complementary and alternative medicines are a preferable choice for patients with periodontal diseases. This chapter describes several nutraceuticals and herbal complementary medicines that can be used singly or in combination for prevention and treatment of periodontitis in dogs and cats.