Plaqueoff

Re: Plaqueoff

Emma Phillips — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:47:30 GMT

I work for Molar Ltd who distributes ProDen PlaqueOff and noticed some of the comments relating to your concerns about using PlaqueOff due to the content of Iodine and studies conducted.

I can confirm that we do have clinical data from trials conducted last year and would be more than happy to post this data out all that would like it, just phone the office.

the issue raised about hyperthyroidism is correct. Seaweed does naturally contain iodine and may cause problems for animals being treated for over-active thyroids. I would, however, say that the iodine in the seaweed is organic and the quantity of the seaweed digested is very small, but would still advise to not use the product in hyperthyroid cases. We would also not recommend using on pregnant or lactating animals purely due to the fact that there have been no studies done for obvious reasons.

I definately agree that a toothbrush is the best means of plaque control, however this is not always possible, sometimes in cases of rescued animals or for the reason that, like humans, some pets are just more prone to plaque build-up. PlaqueOff is a lovely natural alternative for cases such as these and has shown some fantastic results.

Please get in contact if you have any further queries about the product.

Re: Plaqueoff

Polly P — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:41:28 GMT

I see your point, but then I think of all the stuff like fluoride that they put in tap water at source that improves health! I do have plain water down too but they drink the toothy one more!

Re: Plaqueoff

Vicky RVN — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:37:29 GMT

I'm a bit wary about putting stuff in the water too...just seems unnatural to me, and i'd worry it would cause problems.

Re: Plaqueoff

Polly P — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:57:41 GMT

None of mine have hyperthyroid but I have steered clear anyway because I don;t want to risk it- I use dentagen (pretty much the same as virbac but works out cheaper due to the amount used) and mine are happy enough to drink it- it seems to make a difference in my little boy cat whose teeth I have to watch very carefully. He also has TD food and toothpaste that he licks up (not a brushing candidate unfortunately, despite my attempts to explain to him how it will help him avoid dentals!)

Re: Plaqueoff

Doolally — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:52:48 GMT

Oh I always read labels saddo I am lol

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xxserahxx — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:47:40 GMT

Yeh it does.. just something you wouldnt think of reading.. as its not a drug just supplement just pick it off shelf n give it out!! vets do the same, they had no idea lol! mmm strannge!

Re: Plaqueoff

Doolally — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:13:14 GMT

I think it says on the label not to use in hyperthyroid animal's doesn't it?

Re: Plaqueoff

Carys Thorp — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:37:34 GMT

Ive just started using this (my siamese wont allow brushing and im reluctant to use vet aquadent as one of my others has FLUTD and im worried she wont drink it) but was aware you cant use it if the cat has hyperthyroidism, im not sure if it works yet though!

Re: Plaqueoff

PHA86 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:55:41 GMT

We recommend Vet Aquadent, I've not heard it's detrimental for hyperthyroid cats.

But yeah, brushing is always best.

Re: Plaqueoff

Sally Howe — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:40:40 GMT

Seen mixed results with it but prefer good old toothbrush and toothpaste.

Yes, knew about not using it on hyperthyroid cats

Re: Plaqueoff

Vicky RVN — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:20:32 GMT

Yep i knew that. I'm not keen on the stuff anyway. I've heard long term studies haven't been done on it....so don't know of what problems it could cause. I have seen it work though.

Re: Plaqueoff

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:25:35 GMT

i would say it not worth using anyway but no i did not know that.

thank u