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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The chewing action itself produces more saliva and physically helps to reduce plaque accumulation. Salivary flow also contributes to protection of the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] by bathing all oral structures and washing [[bacteria]] away. Saliva contains numerous antibacterial substances which contribute to the defense mechanism in the mouth but also contains products like lactoferrin which bind to iron, a mineral needed for bacterial growth. Other enzymes present in saliva help neutralize potentially harmful by-products released by bacteria.  

The act of chewing itself produces more saliva and physically helps to reduce plaque accumulation. Salivary flow also contributes to protection of the [[:Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] and [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] by bathing all oral structures and washing [[bacteria]] away. Saliva contains numerous antibacterial substances which contribute to the defense mechanism in the mouth, but also contains products like lactoferrin which binds to iron, a mineral needed for bacterial growth. Other enzymes present in saliva help neutralize potentially harmful by-products released by bacteria.  

==Cats==

==Cats==

Many cats will not chew or spend a long time chewing. Cats tend to tear food into smaller pieces rather than spending a long time chewing and grinding the food. Finding a product that creates a good chewing action in cats, whilst maintaining their interest is not easy. Currently there are fewer products on the market for cats than for dogs to aid chewing.  

Many cats will not chew or spend a long time chewing. Cats tend to tear food into smaller pieces rather than spending a long time chewing and grinding the food. Finding a product that creates a good chewing action in cats, whilst maintaining their interest is not easy. At this time there are fewer products on the market for cats than for dogs to aid chewing.  

==Dogs==

==Dogs==

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