Virbac has reformulated Vet Aquadent, the solution used in daily drinking water to reduce plaque build-up in cats and dogs, with its FR3SH technology ingredients.

The new ingredients include pomegranate, which Virbac says helps clean and control dental plaque1,2,3, Inulin to balance intestinal microflora and reduce foul smelling intestinal gas emissions4,5, and Erythritol to freshen breath with a cooling and anti-plaque effect6,7.

Dan Johnson, Product Manager at Virbac, said: "Bad breath is a common complaint by pet owners8, but some pets do not accept any brushing, especially cats, so Vet Aquadent FR3SH is an easy way to help control bad breath and plaque at home

"The benefit of water additives as part of passive homecare is already recognised by the WSAVA Dental Guidelines, meaning Vet Aquadent FR3SH plays a trusted and proven role in any proactive dental care routine".

For information, contact your Virbac Territory Manager.

References

  1. Hasegawa M et al. Effect of Natural Polyphenols on Dental Biofilm Formation In Vitro. J Dent Res 88, Spec. Issue A, abstract 251, 2009
  2. Viana G.S.B. et al. Biological effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), especially its antibacterial actions, against microorganisms present in the dental plaque and otherinfectious processes. Bioactive Foods in Promoting Health: Fruits and Vegetables 2010, Elsevier, 459-478
  3. DiSilvestro R.A. et al. Pomegranate extract mouth rinsing effects on saliva measure relevant to gingivitis risk. Phytother Res. 2009; Aug;23(8):1123-7
  4. Flickinger E.A et al. Nutrient digestibilities, microbial populations, and protein catabolites as affected by fructan supplementation of dog diets. J Anim Sci 2003; 88:2008-2018
  5. Propst E.L. et al. A dose-response experiment evaluating the effects of oligofructose and inulin on nutrient digestibility, stool quality, and fecal protein catabolites in healthy adult dogs. J Anim Sci 2003; 81:3057-3066
  6. De Cock, P et al. 2016. Erythritol is more effective than xylitol and sorbitol in managing oral health endpoints. Int. J. Dent. 2016. 2016:9868421
  7. Hartel R.W. et al. 2018 Physico-chemical Properties of Sweeteners in Confections. In: Confectionery Science and Technology. Springer, Cham.
  8. Eubanks DL. Canine oral malodor. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc, 2006;42:77-79 

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