The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention and treatment of odontostomatological pathologies of animals comprising (a) from 0.002 to 0.5% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of chlorhexidine and/or a derivative thereof, (b) from 0.0001 to 5% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of phytosphingosine and/or a derivative thereof, and (c) from 0.002 to 48% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of a Tris-EDTA buffer solution having a pH that can vary from 7.4 to 8.6 as active ingredients, in combination with adjuvants and/or excipients that are acceptable in the veterinary field. The present invention also relates to veterinary and cosmetic uses of the above composition for the prevention and treatment of odontostomatological pathologies in animals.
