Vet Aquadent® FR3SH™ Now Includes Innovative FR3SH™ Technology
The addition of the active ingredients in FR3SH™ technology: pomegranate that helps clean and control dental plaque(1)(2)(3); Inulin to balance intestinal microflora and reduce foul smelling intestinal gas emissions (4)(5); and Erythritol to freshen breath with a cooling and anti-plaque effect (6)(7) means Vet Aquadent® FR3SH™ gives pet owners an easy-to-use proven and gentle anti-plaque formula to provide daily oral care for their dogs and cats.
With 70% of cats and 80% of dogs suffering oral problems by the age of 3(8), regular attention to oral hygiene can make a big difference to pets’ health and well-being.
‘Bad breath is a common complaint by pet owners(9), 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’ explained Dan Johnson, Product Manager at Virbac. ‘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’.
References
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