Saved from a shelter at 10 years old, Tinzley had multiple health conditions that all traced back to neglected dental care. Luckily, she was adopted by Emily Stein, a UC Berkeley and Stanford-trained microbiologist… and a softy for older dogs.

She knew immediately that oral bacteria were the source of Tinzley’s eye and bladder infections, skin irritations and lack of energy. After 4 months of antibiotics, 21 tooth extractions and thousands of dollars in vet bills, Tinzley was finally healthy again. All these issues stemmed from the close connection between dental health and whole body health.

Inventor and CEO, Emily Stein, Ph.D., began working on the solution for oral dysbiosis (a key driver of gum disease) in 2008 after she witnessed both her grandmother and 10 year old rescue dog suffer nearly fatal episodes due to their advanced dental disease. Unable to find any safe and effective dental products on the market, she focused on producing consumable oral microbiome-balancing products that are safe for human and animal consumption. The unique technology in her Protektin™ formulations leverage a molecular approach called Selective Microbial Metabolism Regulation Technology (SMMRT)®, which is focused on using nutrients to rehabilitate disease-causing bacterial biofilms into those that are health-promoting, which decreases inflammation and improves overall health.

In every mouth, there is a never-ending battle between good bacteria and bad bacteria, and your pet’s body needs the good bacteria in order to thrive. Our science works deep below the gumline to preserve, protect and grow the good guys to create a beneficial oral microbiome. By embracing the true driver of overall health, we fight against bad breath, tooth loss and disease.

Our passion to do right by pets and their people never waivers. We are entrepeneuers, microbiologists, and pet lovers using our unique knowledge of molecular nutrition to create groundbreaking technology and deliver the best possible products on the market.

We believe our pets deserve more than antiquated, toxic approaches when it comes to lasting health and longevity. Infact, all animals deserve the best life possible through products built responsibly. Our science goes beyond typical ingredients to create formulations made with natural, unadulterated ingredients that are safe for the bodies of pets and humans alike.