DENTAL CARE

ADULT CAT

When fed the Dental Care recipe, 86% of owners saw an improvement in their cat’s oral health

Dr Łukasz Kisielewski, DVM, SABA Veterinary Office, Miastko, Poland. 2026 Study.

Healthy teeth and gums are essential for a cat’s overall health and well-being.

Poor dental health can lead to pain, difficulty eating, bad breath and tooth loss, while allowing harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream and potentially affect vital organs such as the heart and kidneys.

Maintaining good oral health through a balanced diet, targeted nutrition and regular dental care helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up, supports healthy teeth and gums, and promotes comfort, wellbeing and long-term health throughout a cat’s life.

Our Peptide Technology

Our peptide technology process enhances the digestibility and bioavailability of freshly prepared meat.

We have developed a unique process that involves cooking fresh meat and fish ingredients in the presence of a natural enzyme, which breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

The size of peptides play a crucial role in protein digestibility and absorption.

When protein is not effectively absorbed, it leads to a reduction in nutritional value.

The Goldilocks Principle

Instinctively, you would assume that intact protein would be best for a cat to digest as it contains all the nutritional elements together as one.

Similarly, you might think that individual amino acids, broken down as small as possible, would be much easier to absorb. However, it has been proven in research studies that the ideal digestibility and absorption rates occur in small-chain peptides. We like to refer to this as the ‘Goldilocks principle’.

Too big

Intact protein means the dog has to work harder to digest and break down the protein.

Too Small

Singular amino acids are too small to be absorbed efficiently and may be wasted.

Just Right

Peptides (chains of 2 or 3 amino acids) are perfect to be easily digested and readily absorbed.

The Power of Peptides

Collagen Peptides

Collagen peptides, derived from hydrolysed collagen, play an important role in supporting healthy gums and maintaining oral tissue integrity in cats. They help promote collagen production, which is essential for the maintenance and repair of gingival tissues. By supporting the structure of the gums and helping to maintain normal tissue health, collagen peptides contribute to overall oral health and wellbeing in cats.

Antimicrobial Peptides

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), such as LL-37 and β-defensins, are naturally present in the oral cavity and form an important part of a cat’s innate immune defence. They help protect the gums by limiting the growth of harmful bacteria and supporting a balanced oral microbiome. In addition to their antimicrobial activity, these peptides help maintain healthy gingival tissues and support the mouth’s natural defence mechanisms, contributing to healthy gums and overall oral health in cats.

Download the Scientific Support Paper

We don’t make claims that we cannot back up with science. Read about our research in conjunction with the experts at Nofima and Kildare Vet Surgery, whilst we developed the Dental Care recipe.

Composition

Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed Salmon (40%), Potato, Hydrolysed Dried Salmon (15%), Peas, Salmon Oil (5%), Cellulose, Minerals, Hydrolysed Liver Gravy (1.5%), Dried Milk (1.5%), Plaque Defence™ 1% (Sodium Hexametaphosphate 6,700 mg/kg, Seaweed 0.2%, Cranberry 0.2%, Peppermint 0.05%, Green Tea Extract 0.05%), Marigold (Source of Lutein)

Weight of Adult Cat (kg) Grams (g) per day
1–2 30–45 g
2–3 45–60 g
3–4 60–70 g
4–5 70–80 g
5–6 80–90 g
6+ 90+ g

All animals are different and the guidelines should be adapted to take into account the breed, age, temperament and activity level of the individual animal. When changing foods, please introduce gradually over a period of two weeks. Always ensure that fresh, clean water is available.

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