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A pet foodstuff and treatment method for reducing the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals is provided. The treatment method includes orally administering the xylitol by allowing the pet to consume the xylitol containing foodstuff in an effective amount. The pet foodstuff is composed of a

A pet foodstuff and treatment method for reducing the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals is provided. The treatment method includes orally administering the xylitol by allowing the pet to consume the xylitol containing foodstuff in an effective amount. The pet foodstuff is composed of an effective amount of xylitol and an edible pet food. The xylitol may be present as a coating or in bulk.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A method of producing an edible sandwich pet foodstuff with a xylitol-containing layer which comprises:(a) forming a dough portion of a desired shape and size;(b) baking the dough portion;(c) applying a layer comprising xylitol on one side of the pet foodstuff, the total amount of

[ We claim:] [1.] A method of producing an edible sandwich pet foodstuff with a xylitol-containing layer which comprises:(a) forming a dough portion of a desired shape and size;(b) baking the dough portion;(c) applying a layer comprising xylitol on one side of the pet foodstuff, the total amount of xylitol in the layer being effective for reducing the incidence of caries when consumed by a pet;(d) placing a second relatively flat baked pet foodstuff portion over and in contact with the xylitol-containing layer to form a sandwich where the baked portions adhere to the xylitol containing layer.