A study reveals an exciting breakthrough: cat food coated with spray-dried plasma significantly reduces plaque buildup. Discover the results and explore an innovative product using plasma for dental health in cats!
Spray-dried plasma provides functional proteins with remarkable health benefits for pets, particularly in managing inflammation. Some pet food companies use plasma as a binding agent but include such low levels that animals don’t reap the health benefits. However, one pet supplement manufacturer brought plasma’s health benefits to companion animals back in 2017, and today, research highlights an additional benefit: improved dental health in cats. WINPRO, the leader in plasma-based pet supplements, is at the forefront of this innovation, pioneering the use of plasma for dental health in cats with a unique product.
Plasma Provides Functional Proteins that Help Combat Inflammation
Spray-dried plasma is a powdered form of blood plasma packed with essential components like amino acids, minerals, antibodies, enzymes, and growth factors. Its primary benefit lies in reducing inflammation, which is linked to many chronic conditions. Excitingly, recent research shows that spray-dried plasma can also help control plaque buildup in cats, making feline dental care easier than ever for your clients to manage.
A Look at the Study Demonstrating the Benefits of Plasma for Dental Health in Cats
The 28-day study involved forty mixed-breed cats with the goal of comparing supragingival plaque accumulation based on different kibble shapes and coatings. The study tested a dry-expanded diet in triangular or rectangular shapes, with or without an anti-calculus agent or an anti-plaque agent.
Diets A and B contained no spray-dried plasma. Diets C and D contained spray-dried plasma at different levels, with Diet D having the highest level of inclusion. Interestingly, at the end of 28 days, Diets A and B had no significant impact on plaque accumulation. However, the diets containing spray-dried plasma both demonstrated a significant reduction in plaque accumulation compared to Diets A or B:
- Diet C had a 21.0% lower mean mouth whole tooth score
- Diet C had a 21.5% lower mean gingival half of tooth score
- Diet D had a 30% lower mean mouth whole tooth score
- Diet D had up to a 31.7% lower mean gingival half of tooth score
Innovative WINPRO Products That Support Feline Health with Plasma
WINPRO leads the industry in using spray-dried plasma in pet supplements. That includes their Functional Dental Bites for cats, which harness the power of plasma for feline dental health and work to:
- Reduce teeth and gum buildup
- Reduce inflammation in the mouth and gums
- Improve oral hygiene
- Improve gut health
What’s more, they also have a feline probiotic meal topper with plasma that supports immunity, gut health, and digestion.
Recommended by veterinarians and loved by pet parents, WINPRO’s plasma-powered supplements are transforming pet health and making feline oral care easier to manage. Visit WINPRO to learn more about plasma for dental health in cats!
