Brand Name C.E.T. AquaDent (Virbac)
Active Ingredient(s): Purified water, Glycerine, Xylitol, Polysorbate 20, Sorbate of Potassium, Emilgase, Zinc gluconate, Sodium benzoate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Chlorhexidine gluconate
Did you notice not only does this pet oral health product contain the known dangerous ingredient Xylitol, it also contains dyes linked to cancer and numerous other health risks.
As a pet owner you should be aware that the sugar substitute Xylitol, found in many sugar free chewing gums, is toxic to dogs. It should not be an ingredient in any pet product. Dogs which have ingested foods containing high levels of xylitol (greater than 100 milligram of xylitol consumed per kilogram of bodyweight) have presented with low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) which can be life-threatening.
Low blood sugar can manifest as loss of coordination, depression, collapse and seizures as soon as 30 minutes after ingestion. Intake of very high doses of xylitol (greater than 500 – 1000 mg/kg bwt) has also been implicated in liver failure in dogs, which can be fatal. Personaly I would not be chewing sugar free gum either.
What is C.E.T. AquaDent?
C.E.T. AquaDent is a drinking water additive formulated by veterinary dental specialists to help freshen your pet’s breath and maintain oral hygiene in conjunction with regular home dental care for your pet.
Don’t be fooled that this product is good for your pet.
Dr. Eric Dunayer a veterinarian and toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, said ‘there appears to be a strong link between xylitol ingestions and the development of liver failure in dogs. It was previously thought that only large amounts of xylitol could result in problems for dogs, however recently even small amounts of xylitol can result in severe illness in dogs (and believed to effect cats and other animals as well).” http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=press_082106
Virbac Animal Health (www.virbacvet.com). Virbac Animal Health produces a long line of pet health products; from antibiotics to heartworm preventatives (Iverhart) to pet vitamins (Pet Tabs). Virbac Animal Health was on the FDA warning letter list (December 10, 2008) for violations of current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations; “the documented violations cause drug products manufactured at your facility to be adulterated…” http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s7067c.htm
Virbac Animal Health’s Heartworm Preventative, Iverhart Plus, was recalled 2/11/2004. This is from the FDA website (http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/enforce/2004/ENF00834.html)
What a track record… Who would want to deal with that?
Freshen your pets breath with Cool & Clear Dental Care for Dogs & Cats a tasteless, odorless liquid works in your pet’s water to freshen breath, naturally, without the use of artificial ingredients or harsh chemicals. It combines refreshing Peppermint oils with the cleansing action of Yucca to help neutralize offensive digestive tract odors that can contribute to bad breath, helping your pet to maintain a healthy and pleasant smelling mouth. This is a great way to supplement your home pet dental care routine.
Cool & Clear Dental Care for Dogs & Cats
INGREDIENTS:
Purified Water, Food Grade Yucca Schidigera, Mint Oils and Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness).
I use this on my dogs and it works great and knowing Dr Jane Bicks personally I know she utilizes the best of modern science and Mother Nature to formulate all of her products and they are among the finest holistic foods, supplements, and treats in the world for dogs and cats. Quality and integrity are the utmost importance to her. You won’t find her compromising ingredients she chooses in her formulations that can be harmful to our pets.
To You and Your Pets Health,
Alice
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I was hoping to gain more info on this topic of xylitol but found the links to the fda and aspca articles no longer active. Are there alternate routes to obtain these articles?