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MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel – Veterinary dentistry’s most user-friendly and effective oral cleanser and freshener for dogs, cats, horses and exotics. MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel offers the compound, zinc ascorbate/taurine. MAXI/GUARD® is natural, safe for daily use, inexpensive, taste free, and provides good pet acceptance. Works with or without brushing. Packaged in 4 ounce soft squeeze bottles.

How Does It Work?

Please see Dr. Peter Emily’s science summary, “Zinc Ascorbate Cysteine – How Does is Work?” as it appeared in the Nov.-Dec. 1989 Pet Veterinarian publication. Note: MAXI/GUARD®’s original formulation utilized the sulfur amino acid L-Cysteine; this formulation was improved by substituting Taurine for L-Cysteine. Taurine is proven to be more stable. The sulfur amino acid, as Dr. Emily explains, chelates with malodorous sulfur compounds and oxidizes volatile fatty acids in the mouth. This provides a rapid (after 30 seconds) reduction of halitosis. Dr. Emily further explains that, “Zinc ascorbate stimulates collagen production. Basically, collagen stimulation is the repair process of tissue.”

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Prevention and Maintenance

You can virtually assure yourself of your pet’s good oral health if you will follow these suggestions: regular checkups and scalings (removal of plaque and calculus) by the family’s veterinarian; periodic checks of the pet’s mouth for bad breath and discolored, inflamed gums; a diet which generally avoids sweet or soft, sticky foods; and daily use of a natural oral cleansing compound such as MAXI/GUARD®.

Usage

Regular visits to the family veterinarian provide you with the best guarantee that your pet’s health is sound. However, you can supplement these visits with self examinations of your pet’s mouth and regular use of MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel.

MAXI/GUARD® may be applied to large dogs directly from the bottle applicator tip. Smaller pets, especially cats, may require, finger or swab application. MAXI/GUARD® is concentrated. Apply a small quantity (pea size droplet) to each side of the mouth when treating cats. Choose the method that makes it easiest for you and your pet to engage in a regular and pleasant program of oral cleansing.

Safety

MAXI/GUARD®’s zinc ascorbate/sulfur amino acid formulation has been in veterinary dentistry use for over 20 years without incident. Laboratory evaluations demonstrate that dosing twice per day at the recommended small volume, will deliver considerably less zinc intake than recognized toxic levels or even the required daily intake from the diet. Natural oral compounds like zinc ascorbate/Taurine are generally recognized as the safest approach to oral care, especially in animals where the product is ingested.

Tolerability

MAXI/GUARD® Gel is the natural solution to pet acceptance problems. Maxi/Guard® Gel is veterinary dentistry’s only alcohol free, chlorhexidine free and taste free home dental care product that works with or without brushing. Over twenty years of veterinary and pet-owner approval. Safe for all pets.

Helpful Hint

For preparation and use of MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Gel, open the bottle and pour in the accompanying vial of ascorbic acid. Replace applicator tip. After globule drops to the bottom of the bottle, shake until dissolved. Rub or squeeze a small amount (a pea size droplet for cats) on each side above your pet’s back upper teeth and gums. A natural cleansing action will distribute product to remote areas. Use daily for best results. Store in a refrigerator or cool, dark cabinet after mixing.  As long as the formula is blue-green it is fresh and working. After mixing, the approximate shelf life will be one year in preferred storage conditions.