Dental health is one of the cornerstones of canine happiness and wellbeing, and chews can play an integral role in his oral hygiene regimen. Although brushing alone won’t do, they can provide additional assistance.
Look for chews that have been certified VOHC and made with easily digestible ingredients, as well as those which fit the size requirements of your pup.
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Greenies
Greenies can assist in maintaining your dog’s oral health by reducing tartar and plaque build-up, improving breath, and supporting gum health. Plus, these treats have been clinically tested as an all-in-one oral health solution and received the VOHC seal of approval!
These chews feature different grooves and bristle-like designs that work like toothbrushes to clean teeth of tartar and plaque buildup, providing dogs with sensitive stomachs an effective means to do just that! Plus they’re completely grain and potato free – an ideal option!
These American-made chews provide your dog with valuable nutrition, which may help prevent food intolerances. Be wary of chews with no nutritional value like those containing glycerin or pea flour – they could contribute to food intolerances!
Purina Dentalife
Purina offers chews designed to keep your pup’s mouth and breath clean and fresh, such as its Daily Oral Care chews, ActivFresh treats with breath-freshening properties and Advanced Clean ones that deep clean teeth.
These chews feature a porous yet chewy texture with thousands of air pockets to remove plaque from teeth by gently scrubbing against them and providing natural cleaning action. Chewing also reduces plaque and tartar build-up; low in calories with no artificial flavors or colors added!
These treats are handcrafted in Dunkirk, New York and specifically tailored for your dog’s oral health. Composed primarily of rice, glycerin, wheat flour and malted barley flour along with chicken by-product meal for additional nutrition, the snacks are designed for proper digestion.
Ark Naturals
Ark Naturals provides an assortment of chews and products designed to aid your pet’s dental health, as well as rinses that work in tandem with brushing to provide additional protection from plaque and tartar build-up.
These delicious chews are proudly manufactured in the US. Featuring abrasive ridges to scrub away plaque and tartar build-up and a patented toothpaste center designed to combat it; as well as breath-freshening ingredients such as clove, cinnamon and alfalfa for fresh breath, they make an excellent treat!
Sensitive Gums Brushless Toothpaste Dental Chews from this company are an excellent solution for dogs with sensitive gums, providing gentle abrasion surface with soothing ingredients such as L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, xylitol, and vanilla for extra calming comfort. Plus they contain no artificial additives while being grain and gluten-free! These chews come in small and medium sizes for your convenience!
Get Naked
Get Naked offers grain-free dental chews designed to improve the oral health of your dog by removing tartar and plaque while freshening their breath. Low in fat with natural chicken flavoring, they come in 2 sizes suitable for dogs of all ages and contain glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support and mobility.
This tasty treat is great for your pet’s digestive health as it contains dietary fiber, prebiotics and probiotics – featuring ingredients like flax seed, chia seeds, ginger and peppermint oil, Bacillus coagulans fermentation product as well as being grain, corn and wheat free! Perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs! The funky bassline grooves along with rhythmic guitar strumming and captivating drumbeats for an engaging musical experience with suggestive lyrics and captivating vocals that grab the listener right from start.
Whimzees
Whimzees are an excellent chew to keep dogs entertained while helping reduce plaque and tartar build-up, supporting healthy gums, and freshening up breath. Made of all-natural ingredients that may benefit dogs with food sensitivities or limited protein intake. Additionally, Whimzees may help lower calorie consumption!
These chews are designed to fit in small spaces between teeth. Their more grooves than competitors help ensure more thorough cleaning, plus they contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Plus, these are grain free!
These chews should be given to puppies starting at three months of age in order to reduce periodontal disease caused by bacteria build-up in their mouths.
