VetriScience Perio

This stuff is very palatable! Sprinkle over meals and that’s it. It works best in preventing plaque from sticking! So, either start using when the dog is young and teeth are clean, or after a dental cleaning. You can most definitely use at anytime but it works better starting with clean teeth. I do use it on an old dog with bad teeth. It helps with the breath and will help with some plaque. I keep it handy always. Be consistent!

I love this product. While I still have my dogs' teeth cleaned every year, this product makes it much less expensive because their teeth have limited tarter. Great product. Love it!

Seems OK. I just used it for the first time over kibble and my dog ate it. The only complaint I have is that that the lid does not close properly once opened. I expect it to snap shut but the large side just lies there over the product. There is no seal, no snap, and if I turn it over the lid opens and the product comes pouring out. It will have to be upright until used, perhaps some tape will hold it shut. We will wait and see if it works.

Helps keep the tartar at bay when used twice daily and accompanied by regular teeth brushing. My dog does not mind the flavor, clearly—a definite plus!

We’ve been using this for about 2.5 weeks now with my two dogs. Their breath is SO much better! I’ve been trying so many different additives and this is the only one that has helped their breath!!! Two thumbs up! Seems to be very effective for controlling their stinky breath. The dogs don’t mind the taste and it’s easy to add to their food. I did have to buy a teeny little scooper though to make sure I was giving accurate amounts.

Vetriscience is a 40 year old company that I typically trust. I purchased this for my 3-lb Pomeranian to use alongside the 1-TDC gel caps and daily brushing. However, I would not recommend using it for cats or very small dogs. The dosing can be tricky, and their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to potential side effects. If you research “natural zeolites,” you’ll find they are known for their ability to bind heavy metals such as arsenic and lead. Zeolites are naturally occurring minerals found in volcanic rock formations and marine sedimentary layers. Zeolite is a family of naturally occurring (and sometimes synthetic) microporous aluminosilicate minerals that act as ion-exchange adsorbents. Common types include clinoptilolite, chabazite, mordenite, analcime, erionite, ferrierite, heulandite, laumontite, and phillipsite. This product is typically sprinkled onto food, but since dogs often sniff their meals before eating, there is a real concern about inhalation. In powdered form, zeolite can become airborne, and inhaling mineral dust may irritate the lungs. While not all zeolites are harmful, some forms like erionite are classified as carcinogens when inhaled, and it’s best to avoid chronic exposure to any fine mineral dust in pets. The term “natural” has become a bit of a marketing buzzword, often implying purity or safety without clear definition. Even “natural” zeolites can bind essential minerals like zinc, copper, and magnesium, potentially leading to nutrient deficiencies and placing extra stress on the kidneys over time. This could be particularly harmful in small breeds or pets with pre-existing kidney issues. While zeolites can help break down bacterial biofilms, such as those that cause plaque, I believe VetriScience could have opted for a less risky ingredient in a product intended for daily use. The mineral-binding properties are a double-edged sword: potentially beneficial for detox or oral health, but not without risks—especially for tiny dogs whose liver may not tolerate this.

While it may be a great product. ALL my pets would not eat their food with this in it. Tried it on dogs and cats. Even just a sprinkle to get them used to it in the food didn't work in this house. It does have a pretty pungent smell. It was worth a try.

Update Nov 10 2019 ------------------- I took my dog in for a re-check after being on this for about 6 weeks. He told me that her gums looked much more healthy and that her level of disease went from a grade 3/4 to a grade 1/2. He was pleased with the reduction but showed me some pockets that were still there and felt she could benefit from a cleaning and then continuing with this product and our brushing to hopefully prevent or limit the need for future cleanings. Thankfully she did not need any teeth pulled and now her teeth are clean. I will check back after a few months to let you know how this product along with brushing helps to maintain her clean teeth. Original Review -------------------- Last summer I took my dog Millie to the vet for her annual check up and we were told she needed her teeth cleaned. I had noticed her breath was bad but had not looked at her teeth. I started brushing them right away and we made some headway with her breath and her gums looked better but she still had a lot of black tartar or plaque on her teeth. I was thinking that we were going to have to break down and do the teeth cleaning but decided to try this as a last resort. A few days after I started when I brushed her teeth I noticed a lot of black stuff on the tooth brush. At that point I could not see a difference in her teeth. It had been a couple days since I had really looked while I was brushing so today when I was brushing I took a closer look and could not believe the difference. We had been brushing regularly for 2 months and I was not getting any kind of results like this so I think the brushing is just brushing off the loosened debris. That stuff was on their rock solid for two months of brushing so I know its this product that has made the difference. I am hopeful that the rest of it will come off in the next couple weeks. I think there is benefit if you are not brushing, but brushing helps gum health. I am using 1/4 tsp on her food twice a day. I do not mix it in, I just put it right on top of her food and I would say she likes the taste. We have not had any digestive upsets. I can't wait to see how the results continue over the next couple weeks and can not wait to take her back for her check up in October. Thanks for reading my review Becky Brooks

I have been using this product to treat my cat for gingivitis. It works well

Very slow delivery but excellent product.

entrega rapido, no se aun su efecto, lo compre por los comentarios positivos

I love this product. I read somewhere that it helps stop the tear stains in white dogs so as I have a Maltese, I decided to try it. I think it works by killing the bacteria that causes the staining. It worked very well and I sent for more. Highly recommended.