Simply put, our Protektin42™ formula consists of 4, 100% safe, human-grade ingredients. All are in fine powder form, are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food, and have been tested for safety for over 40 years in both humans and animals. Bonus, they dissolve rapidly in water, too:

• Amino Acid – Activates protein deimination breakdown by bacteria, resulting in neutralization of glycolytic acids; oral destruction prevention.
• Vitamin  –  Essential co-factor for bacterial enzymes that breakdown protein; stimulates transamination and decarboxylation rates and inhibits dextransucrases.
• Sodium Bicarbonate – Contains <3% of daily recommended intake –   Neutralizes existing acid in the mouth; pH control of biofilm development and tooth remineralization
• Soluble fiber – Blocks bacterial sugar-to-acid & sugar-to-plaque production; Blocks incorporation of sugar into plaque/biofilm; Binds and inhibits microbial amylases (sugar metabolism receptors).

Not good enough? We truly value ingredient transparency and understand if you have a deeper level of curiosity. However, in this competitive global (online) landscape we would prefer that you inquire with us directly for more detail. Please contact us at info@teefhealth.com.

VETERINARY ORAL HEALTH COUNCIL (VOHC)

 This product does not have VOHC certification and will not be pursuing certification for the following reasons:

 MECHANISM OF ACTION: The VOHC evaluates products that reduce tartar and plaque buildup on the surface of teeth. The VOHC has yet to address product performance requirements for addressing gum disease through correcting the bacterial burden. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30198138/)

 ANIMAL WELFARE: The recommended study design to demonstrate plaque and tartar efficacy requires animals to undergo several rounds of anesthesia in a short period of time (8-12 weeks) for dental cleanings and clinical scoring timepoints. This practice poses an ethical dilemma with regard to animal welfare since plaque and tartar reduction have been shown to have no impact on gum disease.

 Third-party validation of our product includes clinical studies with several DVMs, AnimalBiome®, and larger multi-center international studies planned for 2022 and beyond.

The vitamin in our Protektin42™ formula turns yellow when it comes in contact with water. But don’t worry, there’s no harm in the color change and the small amount won’t affect the flavor of the water. Your pet shouldn’t notice anything.

NOTE: Keep our powder clear of clothes and other absorbent materials to avoid staining.

Most dogs on a raw diet don’t drink much water. We recommend using the more concentrated dosage (1 scoop in 1-3 cups of water) so that when your pup DOES drink water, they get a higher amount of Protektin42™ with each drink.

Some of our customers add Protektin42™ to bone broth or other liquids added to food. The key is regular administration throughout the day so, although we cannot guarantee results when using it this way, something is definitely better than nothing.

Absolutely! Some customers are even telling us that it seems to be helping. However, because cats have a different diet, behaviors and oral microbiome than dogs, our formula for dogs won’t be quite as effective on them. Our R&D team is working on a feline-specific formula and will be released in early 2023 (hopefully before).

You bet! We’re treating the bacteria in your dog’s mouth, not your dog. That’s the science behind our product. Our ingredients dissolve rapidly and disperse evenly in the water dish, no matter the amount. The key to success is frequent dosing throughout the day. That way our ingredients wash over the bacteria often to improve the oral microbiome and make bacteria less destructive to dental health.

We pride ourselves on using only human-grade, 100% active ingredients – no fillers, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, chemicals or other weird ingredients that cause “dog-arrhea”.

Here’s a trick you can do to maximize your supply:

Since daily maintenance = one leveled-off scoop in up to 8 cups of water, we recommend making a batch/pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator to use for topping off water dishes throughout the house. Try not to keep the pitcher for more than a few days though, as there aren’t any preservatives in Protektin42™. And fresh, filtered water is always ideal in a nice clean bowl.

.5 gallon (8 cups) = 1 scoop; 1 gallon (16 cups) = 2 scoops… and so on according to volume.

For severe dental disease & bad breath (and raw diets): Add one scoop in up to 4 cups of fresh water each day.

For daily maintenance & bad breath: Add one scoop in up to 8 cups of fresh water each day.

Multiple dog home? Fill a 1/2 gallon (1 scoop) or gallon (2 scoops) pitcher with water, keep it in the refrigerator to top off water dishes throughout the house.

USE DAILY FOR BEST RESULTS

Our dosing is unique because our product does not dose the pet, but rather the bacteria in your dog’s mouth. That’s why not a lot of powder is needed, regardless of your dog’s size. The consistent drinking throughout the day to coat the mouth (and the bacteria in it) is the key to success with TEEF and what helps it treat the problem below the gumline.

Side note: Whenever you introduce something new into your pet’s diet, start with 1/2 the recommended amount for the first few days to allow your pet to adjust to the change.

Lost the spoon? Email us at info@teefhealth.com for another or simply add a pinch of powder (1/16 tsp) to their water dish!

Yes, TEEF is safe for puppies. However, due to their somewhat sensitive puppy GI tracts, the tiny amount of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) may cause minor regurgitation in the first several drinks as they get used to it. It’s not harmful, it’s just their bellies reacting to the faint bubbles.

You can certainly try that, however, we can’t guarantee that it will be as effective. Companion animals normally eat 1-2 times per day (and “woof” it down pretty fast), however the key to success is frequent dosing throughout the day. That way our ingredients coat the mouth often to consistently improve the oral microbiome for better oral health.

OTHER IDEAS:

Does your pet like ice cubes? You can try making some TEEF! ice cubes and see if they enjoys it that way. Make sure they keep the ice cube on a hard surface though, the vitamin in our formula can potentially cause staining.

Try super charging a toothbrush by adding the powder and a little bit of water. 

Make a paste to put on a cloth and wipe their teeth. 

Feel free to get creative!

Although it’s rare that pups drink less water when Protektin42™ is added, it’s very important to keep them hydrated. If there is some avoidance, we recommend scaling back on the amount you’re adding to water and observing if there’s still any issues. To be safe, put out a second water dish without our product and observe.

If your pet still won’t drink their water, please contact us, info@teefhealth.com. We have a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Some pets with more sensitive GI tracts will have softer poos as a result of the soluble fiber in our product. This isn’t a harmful reaction, it’s just that, well… fiber makes you poop. You can try scaling back on the dose to keep this from happening. If it continues, please contact us directly at info@teefhealth.com, as we have a 90 day 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Our water additive consists of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients that have been tested for safety on humans and animals for over 40 years. Our initial formulations were intended for human consumption. We even have some humans that are adding it to their own drinking water!

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Our patented prebiotic formula, Protektin42™, packs a quadruple-action punch to the bacteria in the mouth to strengthen the oral microbiome. This promotes stronger teeth, healthier gums and fresher breath. It’s beyond anything else available in the market!

• Amino Acid – Activates protein deimination breakdown by bacteria, resulting in neutralization of glycolytic acids; dental caries prevention.
• Vitamin  –  Essential co-factor for bacterial enzymes that breakdown protein; stimulates transamination and decarboxylation rates and inhibits dextransucrases.
• Sodium Bicarbonate – Contains <3% of daily recommended intake –   Neutralizes existing acid in the mouth; pH control of biofilm development and tooth remineralization
• Soluble fiber – Blocks bacterial sugar-to-acid & sugar-to-plaque production; Blocks incorporation of sugar into plaque/biofilm; Binds and inhibits microbial amylases (sugar metabolism receptors).

The best part? This shift or balance of the oral microbiome results in MUCH BETTER BREATH!

Here’s the likely order of observations you’ll notice:

1. Improved oral microbiome – An increase in beneficial bacteria and a decrease in harmful bacteria within 5 days of use. “You can’t actually SEE that happening.”, you say? You sure can! Order an oral microbiome testing kit from our friends at AnimalBiome and use TEEF-10 for 10% off your order. You’ll be able to see the shift in good vs. bad bacteria in their readouts.

2.  Improved breath – It won’t smell like roses, it will smell like nothing at all.

3. Healthier gums – Take a look at the color of the gums. Our product is unique in that it even targets the bacteria below the gumline where most dental disease exists (and 60% of the tooth), which can result in pinker, healthier gums.

4. Teeth whiteness – Keep an eye on the back molars since this is where the most tartar builds up. After some time, you should see some of the tartar lessen or even come off.

Bonus – Our studies have shown a significant reduction in enteric (poop-associated) bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and other nasty bacteria.

Would you like to see some of our studies and data? Ask for a white paper info@teefhealth.com and geek-out!

Founder and inventor, Emily Stein, Ph.D., earned her Ph.D. in microbiology at University of California at Berkeley and then completed her fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University. Her exceptional understanding of microbes, molecular nutrition and its impact on human and animal health gave her a unique understanding of how to use bacteria to our advantage rather than to our detriment.

“Bacteria are the most primal, essential organisms on Earth. Their collective power often goes unnoticed and they contribute significantly to health and wellness or the alternative. Our goal is to build products that empower these primal organisms to work for our benefit.”  – Emily Stein, Ph.D.

The amount of sodium bicarbonate in a scoop of Protektin42™ is approx. 3mg, which, if the entire 8 cup water dish was consumed each day would be an extra 3mg of sodium in the pet’s diet, so it is very unlikely to negatively impact your pet.

In determining total sodium per day for your pet (dog-specific): drinking tap water contributes ~10% of daily sodium intake. Hill’s Ideal Balance dog food (chicken) has 66 mg/100kCal of sodium. Adding up total dietary sodium intake means that the amount of additional sodium added by Protektin42 turns out to be ~2-3% additional sodium to the dog’s diet per day.

We discovered our tartar-removal effect in our studies, which means that when we starve out the bad bacteria, they seek sugars in your pet’s biofilm on their teeth. Literally making bacteria function like a molecular toothbrush!

We do have tartar case studies that shows a significant reduction in existing tartar. Though, we don’t specifically focus on tartar because it is not directly related to gum disease. It is only correlated due to it being an effect of oral dysbiosis – a microbial imbalance. We are focused on stopping dysbiosis, which is the root cause of dental disease. Our technology inhibits destructive plaque production and grows beneficial plaque (yes, there’s such a thing), therefore we are performing a new line of studies focused on our discovery to better understand the underlying mechanisms.

Yes! Our Protektin42™ formula contains 4 Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients by the FDA and have been tested for safety in pregnant humans and animals for over 40 years.