Sponsored by Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc.
Like vaccines and flea, tick and heartworm prevention, pet oral care has been identified for decades as a critical component of healthy pet management. Animal health pros know the effort it takes to support elements of preventative medicine. A product from AHD Sponsor Addison Biological Laboratory provides veterinary teams an opportunity to educate, demonstrate and improve in-home oral care for pets every day.
MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes < link > provide pet owners a solution for their pets’ oral care. Veterinary teams now have an easy tool to demonstrate daily oral care in the exam room or at the front counter.
Source: Zinc: Plaque’s natural enemy, Addison Biological Laboratory. LINK. Both dogs and cats readily tolerate the use of the taste free wipes. The wipes are textured to assist in the mechanical removal of plaque, but not so rough to cause damage to the gum tissue. They are easy to use daily, economical and contain a neutralized zinc compound that reduces the deposition of plaque while aiding in addressing gingival inflammation.
. . . show the pet owner the wipe after demonstrating its use. They will be amazed at the amount of oral debris removed from their pet’s mouth in less than a minute.
Source: AKC Canine Health Foundation, November 11, 2014. Link. Without some form of daily brushing, plaque forms quickly from the gummy biofilm. Left undisturbed, calcium and phosphorous form on top of the plaque turning it into tartar (calculus).
Plaque is the big problem. If plaque gets underneath the gum line it causes a lot of inflammation and bleeding. – Jan Bellows, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, ABVP
INSIGHTS: The wipes from Addison provide veterinary teams a simple tool to educate pet owners. Video demonstrations are easily linked to dental messages in social media and newsletters. Every team member can demonstrate this product without fearing they are selling.
Daily oral care at home is part of the gold standard! . . Don’t you “zinc” it’s time to wipe out plaque and tartar in pets?