Simply put, our Protektin42™ formula consists of 4, 100% safe ingredients: a soluble fiber, a vegan protein, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and a vitamin. 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. Bonus, they dissolve rapidly in water, too.

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

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 pup shouldn’t notice anything.

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

No. While VOHC certifies plaque and tartar control, we prefer to test for the true drivers of gum disease which is destructive bacteria and their by-products. Our studies measure microbiology (microbiome and dysbiosis indicators) and gum health markers.

Side note: The VOHC does not test dental products for safety.

Absolutely! However, because cats have very different diets than dogs, our formula for dogs won’t be very effective on them. Our R&D team is working on a feline-specific formula and expect to release it by early 2020.

Interested in helping us with our R&D for cats? We will send you a swab kit to collect a sample from your furry friend. It’s minimally intrusive, you’ll just need to swab their tongue and gums to collect their oral biofilm and send it into our lab for bio-hacking (pre-paid postage). Please send us an email with your address – research@teefhealth.com.

You bet! That’s the science behind TEEF! 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 in the mouth often to balance the oral environment and make it less acidic and destructive to dental health. Remember – the nutrients in TEEF! are treating the bacteria, not the dog. That’s why dosing is based on severity of dental disease rather than on the size of your dog.

We pride ourselves on using only human-grade, bioactive 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 of TEEF!

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. Fresh, filtered water is always ideal.

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

For severe dental disease & bad breath: Add one leveled-off scoop in up to 4 cups of fresh water each day.

For daily maintenance & bad breath: Add one leveled-off scoop (scoop provided) in up to 8 cups of fresh water each day.

USE DAILY FOR BEST RESULTS

Our dosing is unique because our product does not dose the dog, 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.

Lost the spoon? We will send you another or just add a pinch 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. Dogs normally eat 1-2 times per day (and throw it down pretty fast), however the key to success with TEEF! is frequent dosing throughout the day. That way our ingredients coat the mouth often to consistently balance the oral environment (microbiome) and make it less acidic and destructive to dental health.

Suggestion – Does your dog like ice cubes? You can try making some TEEF! ice cubes and see if your pup 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.

Although it’s rare that pups drink less water when TEEF! is added, it’s very important to keep them hydrated. We recommend scaling back on the amount you’re adding to water and observing if there’s still any avoidance.

If your pup still won’t drink their water, please contact us, info@teefhealth.com. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee in the case that your pup refuses to drink their water with our product in it.

Some pups 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.

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 balance the oral microbiome. This balance promotes strong teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath. It’s unlike anything else available in the market!

The soluble fiber works to block the bacteria from consuming dietary sugar so they can’t convert it into acid and plaque. The vitamin enables health-promoting bacteria to eat protein instead of sugar, resulting in healthier (meaning less acidic and inflammatory) by-products. The sodium bicarbonate neutralizes saliva acidity, which results in a less destructive environment in the mouth. And, finally, the amino acid functions as a plaque disruptor that helps remove the existing dental biofilm (plaque and tartar) from teeth for stronger, whiter teeth. The best part? This shift or balance of the oral microbiome results in MUCH BETTER BREATH!

You’ll first notice an improvement in breath. It won’t smell like roses, it will smell like nothing at all!

Keep an eye on the whiteness of your pup’s teeth. We tell people to keep an eye on the back molars since this is where the most tartar builds up. You might notice that some of the tartar will actually come off.

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.

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

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

Our co-founder and inventor is a super-geeky-smarty that earned her PhD 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 and their impact on human and animal health helped her discover how to steer their behaviors using simple nutrients.

“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, PhD, Co-founder & Inventor

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

In determining total sodium per day for your dog: 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 TEEF! 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 validated that we are on to tackling the root cause of dental disease symptoms. We do have tartar case studies that show TEEF! can significantly reduce 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 for dental disease. Since it forms on existing plaque and we know our technology inhibits destructive plaque and grows beneficial plaque (yes, there’s such a thing), 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) by the FDA and have been tested for safety in pregnant humans and animals for over 40 years.