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AUG-SEP 2017

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Features/Functions: • Delmopinol creates a barrier that inhibits bacterial attachment, the development of plaque biofilms, and the production of the volatile sulfur compounds of halitosis. • Each daily chew releases delmopinol, which has been used for years in a human oral rinse. Benefit: Prevents bacterial attachment – demonstrated in in vitro laboratory studies 1,2 Features/Functions: • Disrupts the plaque matrix: The quick-melt formulation of ORAVET Dental Hygiene Chews releases delmopinol throughout the mouth, reducing the viscosity of bacterial proteins 3 and the surface tension between the plaque and tooth enamel. • Removes plaque and calculus: The scrubbing action of the chew works in parallel with delmopinol to effectively remove plaque and calculus. Benefit: Reduces existing plaque – through effective mechanical action Features/Functions: • Highly dissolvable: Demonstrated in in vitro canine digestion models. 4 • Available in 4 low-calorie sizes. Benefit: Easy to give – for dogs 6 months of age or older ®MERIAL, ORAVET and SERIOUS ORAL CARE MADE SIMPLE are registered trademarks, of Merial. All other marks are property of their respective owners. ©2017 Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. NA17ORAVETSOUNDBYTE (12/17) 1. Vassilakos N, Arnebrant T, Rundegren J. In vitro interactions of delmopinol hydrochloride with salivary films adsorbed at solid/ liquid interfaces. Caries Res. 1993;27:176-182. 2. Steinberg D, Beeman D, Bowen W. The effect of delmopinol on glucosyltransferase adsorbed on to saliva-coated hydroxyapatite. Archs Oral Biol. 1992;37:33-38. 3 Rundegren J. and Arnebrant T. Effect of delmopinol on the viscosity of extracellular glucans produced by Streptococcus mutans. Caries Res. 1992;26(4):281-285. 4 Data on file at Merial.

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