The mucous membrane of the oral cavity of dogs and cats represents a district with very high biological reactivity. This is due both to repeated mechanical and microbial stress and also to purely anatomical reasons, as there are areas where 'stagnation' can occur that favour irritation (tooth-gum junction and gum groove). This is why most dogs and cats over three years of age suffer from tooth and gum problems that, if not treated properly, can lead to infections and much more serious problems, not only in the oral cavity, but also in other parts of the body. Those most susceptible are, of course, cats and small dogs, as well as brachycephalic dogs, who have less room for teeth, and this contributes greatly to the formation of plaque and thus tartar.
Plaque is a biofilm that constantly forms and settles on teeth; it contains bacteria that produce acids, attack tooth enamel and can damage the gums.
In its 'evolution' it becomes tartar, i.e. a deposit consisting of calcium phosphate, carbonate, food particles and other organic substances, and its excess above and below the gum line creates a favourable breeding ground for certain types of bacteria, which not only generate bad breath, but also cause the gum collar to advance, weaken the tooth root, lead to very intense pain and can even lead to periodontitis. These pathologies, at the level of the oral cavity, as we experience every day in outpatient practice, induce gingival inflammation with high pain, but they also act as a chronic focus of infection and, as a result, microorganisms, toxins and bacterial products can enter the circulation and reach vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs, causing bacterial infections.
In its 'evolution' it becomes tartar, i.e. a deposit consisting of calcium phosphate, carbonate, food particles and other organic substances, and its excess above and below the gum line creates a favourable breeding ground for certain types of bacteria, which not only generate bad breath, but also cause the gum collar to advance, weaken the tooth root, lead to very intense pain and can even lead to periodontitis. These pathologies, at the level of the oral cavity, as we experience every day in outpatient practice, induce gingival inflammation with high pain, but they also act as a chronic focus of infection and, as a result, microorganisms, toxins and bacterial products can enter the circulation and reach vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs, causing bacterial infections.
Added to this are the side effects of such pathologies, namely:
- dehydration and/or weight loss (the animal tends to eat less or hardly at all due to soreness in the oral cavity);
- digestive problems (food is not chewed well);
- behaviour (pain-related aggression or apathy).
This is why prevention is so important with products aimed not only at reducing bacterial plaque deposits, which do not involve tooth brushing (a difficult and often impractical and painful technique), but also at providing concrete support for the management of pain in the oral cavity, which may also be due to dental extractions, oncological surgery, osteosynthesis of the jaw with intra-oral techniques, and soft tissue surgery within the oral cavity.
ICF, aware of these requirements, has formulated and patented Stomodine® F, a gel with calibrated fluidity, to control the normal integrity of the oral mucosa, which contains ingredients with functional activity:
- Phytosphingosine, a molecule of a lipidic nature present in high concentrations in the stratum corneum of the skin with a kerato-modulating action because it is one of the sphingoid bases that serve for the formation of ceramides 3 and 6, so it intervenes in the 'construction' of the skin barrier and its re-epithelialisation, promoting cell turnover. It acts actively in regulating the skin's microflora, forming a protective barrier against the attack of pathogens. In its free form, it significantly reduces cutaneous hyperreactivity with a strongly soothing action.
- chlorhexidine digluconate (max. 0.07%), an antimicrobial agent proven effective against sensitive microorganisms
- Tris-EDTA, chlorhexidine synergist and bacterial autolysin activator
- Primrose oil, rich in Omega 6 essential fatty acid, which decreases skin hyperreactivity with a soothing effect
- meat flavour, which gives the product optimal palatability in dogs and cats and is synthetic, so the product can also be fed to animals with suspected food allergies and/or intolerances.
Stomodine® F, due to its calibrated fluidity, it ensures easy absorption and prolonged persistence in contact with the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, and has high tolerability during prolonged treatment.
The pack comes with an applicator tube so that the product can be applied more easily between the gums and lips (away from meals), massaging gently.
Dog and cat health also passes through the mouth!
The mucous membrane of the oral cavity of dogs and cats represents a district with very high biological reactivity. This is due both to repeated mechanical and microbial stress and also to purely anatomical reasons, as there are areas where 'stagnation' can occur that favour irritation (tooth-gum junction and gum groove). This is why most dogs and cats over three years of age suffer from tooth and gum problems that, if not treated properly, can lead to infections and much more serious problems, not only in the oral cavity, but also in other parts of the body. Those most susceptible are, of course, cats and small dogs, as well as brachycephalic dogs, who have less room for teeth, and this contributes greatly to the formation of plaque and thus tartar.
Plaque is a biofilm that constantly forms and settles on teeth; it contains bacteria that produce acids, attack tooth enamel and can damage the gums.
In its 'evolution' it becomes tartar, i.e. a deposit consisting of calcium phosphate, carbonate, food particles and other organic substances, and its excess above and below the gum line creates a favourable breeding ground for certain types of bacteria, which not only generate bad breath, but also cause the gum collar to advance, weaken the tooth root, lead to very intense pain and can even lead to periodontitis. These pathologies, at the level of the oral cavity, as we experience every day in outpatient practice, induce gingival inflammation with high pain, but they also act as a chronic focus of infection and, as a result, microorganisms, toxins and bacterial products can enter the circulation and reach vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs, causing bacterial infections. In its 'evolution' it becomes tartar, i.e. a deposit consisting of calcium phosphate, carbonate, food particles and other organic substances, and its excess above and below the gum line creates a favourable breeding ground for certain types of bacteria, which not only generate bad breath, but also cause the gum collar to advance, weaken the tooth root, lead to very intense pain and can even lead to periodontitis. These pathologies, at the level of the oral cavity, as we experience every day in outpatient practice, induce gingival inflammation with high pain, but they also act as a chronic focus of infection and, as a result, microorganisms, toxins and bacterial products can enter the circulation and reach vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs, causing bacterial infections.
Added to this are the side effects of such pathologies, namely:
- dehydration and/or weight loss (the animal tends to eat less or hardly at all due to soreness in the oral cavity);
- digestive problems (food is not chewed well);
- behaviour (pain-related aggression or apathy).
This is why prevention is so important with products aimed not only at reducing bacterial plaque deposits, which do not involve tooth brushing (a difficult and often impractical and painful technique), but also at providing concrete support for the management of pain in the oral cavity, which may also be due to dental extractions, oncological surgery, osteosynthesis of the jaw with intra-oral techniques, and soft tissue surgery within the oral cavity.
ICF, aware of these requirements, has formulated and patented Stomodine® F, a gel with calibrated fluidity, to control the normal integrity of the oral mucosa, which contains ingredients with functional activity:
- Phytosphingosine, a molecule of a lipidic nature present in high concentrations in the stratum corneum of the skin with a kerato-modulating action because it is one of the sphingoid bases that serve for the formation of ceramides 3 and 6, so it intervenes in the 'construction' of the skin barrier and its re-epithelialisation, promoting cell turnover. It acts actively in regulating the skin's microflora, forming a protective barrier against the attack of pathogens. In its free form, it significantly reduces cutaneous hyperreactivity with a strongly soothing action.
- chlorhexidine digluconate (max. 0.07%), an antimicrobial agent proven effective against sensitive microorganisms
- Tris-EDTA, chlorhexidine synergist and bacterial autolysin activator
- Primrose oil, rich in Omega 6 essential fatty acid, which decreases skin hyperreactivity with a soothing effect
- meat flavour, which gives the product optimal palatability in dogs and cats and is synthetic, so the product can also be fed to animals with suspected food allergies and/or intolerances.
Stomodine® F, due to its calibrated fluidity, it ensures easy absorption and prolonged persistence in contact with the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, and has high tolerability during prolonged treatment.
The pack comes with an applicator tube so that the product can be applied more easily between the gums and lips (away from meals), massaging gently.
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