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post #1 of 6
3/21/11 at 12:31pm
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Does anyone here have any experience with a product called Plaque Attack? The ads make very promising claims, but I'm not quite sure. Any info would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 6
3/24/11 at 3:14am
ConsumerKitty, I had to take my cat to the vet for a cleaning because she needed it since cats don't have greenies and the vet told me that they use a stronger version of the commercially sold product when they do a cleaning.
with that recommendation i got it. Seems to work i guess, no yellow close to the gums any more, i did find a way better explanation of what the product and maybe it will help at http://pet-plaque-attack.rubberdux.com

Take care
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post #3 of 6
3/25/11 at 10:38am
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Does anyone here have any experience with a product called Plaque Attack?
Nope. Here's why not:

If you check the list of ingredients, you'll see that Plaque Attack contains "NEEM OIL, THYME OIL, ROSEMARY OIL, PEPPERMINT OIL and GRAIN ALCOHOL". Top right corner here Ingregients and Instructions

Four of these are ESSENTIAL OILS. You'll find a complete list of essential oils here Wikipedia List of essential oils.

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Essential oils should not be used on cats- never, ever, never, ever. No ifs ands or buts! This is for several reasons. The main one is that cats are far more sensitive than dogs, horses or humans ( 3 species who highly benefit from aromatherapy and tolerate and metabolize the oils well). Cats cannot efficiently metabolize the oils, and they build up in their bodies, and can eventually lead to toxic levels causing death, or symptoms of toxicity. http://www.wellpet.org/naturalhealin...ntial-oils.htm
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Essential Oils and Cats: A Potentially Toxic Mix
The liver is most often the organ which is affected by essential oils. Cats' livers are simply not the same as humans' livers, and they lack the ability to properly metabolize the various compounds in essential oils. A more complete and technical description of this insufficiency can be found in this article by Dr. Khan.

Toxicity in cats can occur very quickly, through internal or external application, or over a longer period of time, through repeated or continuous inhalation of essential oils, but either way, it can lead to serious liver damage or even death. http://cats.about.com/od/housekeepin...omatherapy.htm
The fifth ingredient is grain alcohol.
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Ethanol Toxicity in Cats
Ethanol is an alcohol that is used commonly as a solvent..It's also called...grain alcohol...Prevention involves keeping ethanol-containing products away from your pet. http://www.petplace.com/cats/ethanol...ats/page1.aspx
Here's another site about essential oils and cats The Lavender Cat

Hope that helps.

A safer bet would be this but, note that even Biotene says "Should be used as part of a pet's daily oral care program." More about that part here.
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post #4 of 6
3/25/11 at 12:45pm
Thanks White Shadow - was going to start a thread asking about teeth cleaning and you have answered all of my questions Great links - thanks again.
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post #5 of 6
3/25/11 at 2:07pm
Here is what I use and it helps a lot - I do use the Biotene products.. .I put the water additive in their drinking water every day and manage to get the Maintenance Gel into their mouths at least once I day if I can. Most of my cats don't cooperate.

I also sprinkle PlaqueOff by Proden on their food daily. This is a patented formula made from a seaweed that interferes with plaque formation. The only caveat - well, two actually - is it cannot be used on cats with hyperthyroid disease b/c there is trace amounts of iodine in the seaweed. And two - it works in varying degrees ... better on some cats than others.

If you can, also get a pet toothbrush or use a piece of sterile gauze and use it to wipe the cat's teeth. You can put a little of the Biotene gel on it or an enzymatic toothpaste. Biotene does tout that is it "brushless" but I think brushing or gentle rubbing helps.

ETA: I saw a product heavily advertised at one of the local independent pet stores for dental hygeine but it contained Tea Tree Oil.. which is toxic to cats. You just have to be really careful.
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post #6 of 6
3/25/11 at 2:22pm
We use C.E.T. toothpaste and a baby toothbrush. I tried at first the one that came with the toothpaste, that thing you can put on your finger and whatnot, but the cat would just run terrified. With the kid toothbrush, she loves it so much she wants to hold it on her own.
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