Veterinarians recommend dental chews with an abrasive surface and enzymes designed to break down plaque and tartar build-up for their pet. Look for chews with the VOHC seal of approval, which demonstrates they meet predetermined standards for plaque and tartar reduction.
Add dental chews and treats to your pet’s routine can help minimize risk of gum disease, bad breath and other health conditions, but remember that brushing remains the gold standard!
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Virbac Dual-Enzyme Dental Chews
These Virbac Dental Chews use a special dual-enzyme system and abrasive texture to reduce tartar buildup in dogs, while their natural antiseptic helps keep mouths fresh and clean. Recommended for all sizes of canines, they make an excellent alternative to regular chews for maintaining clean teeth between brushings.
These chews feature a Z-shaped design to reach into all corners of the mouth while their outer ridges scrape plaque off teeth, helping reduce tartar by 57% while providing fresh breath with natural antiseptic protection. These dental chews contain natural antiseptic ingredients for fresh breath!
These chews are green toothbrush-shaped treats designed for dogs of all sizes to use as treats. Crafted out of delmopinol, which acts as a protective barrier against plaque and tartar accumulation, these treats are easy to digest but should only be given occasionally to avoid adding extra calories to their diets.
Purina Dentalife
Purina offers this dental chew for mini dogs designed specifically with outside ridges to scrape away plaque and tartar while its inner formula kills bacteria to freshen breath and kill plaque buildup. Plus, with low calorie counts to help ensure no excessive fattening of your pet while using this treat.
Satchu stresses the importance of regular brushing as the best form of dental care for pets, with chews as one alternative being useful if brushing proves challenging for owners. Furthermore, chews should be offered either daily or several times each week to reduce tartar build-up on plaque deposited over time and to help owners who struggle brushing their pet’s teeth brush away plaque more easily and reduce plaque build-up which could turn into tartar buildup over time. Chews come in all sorts of shapes and textures; whatever works for them will ensure safe digestion by your pup.
C.E.T. Veggiedent
This veterinarian-recommended dental chew is a plant-based treat made of plant matter designed to remove plaque and tartar from dogs’ teeth. Grain-free and completely without animal byproducts or fillers, its Z-shape allows it to reach all parts of a dog’s mouth; making this one of the best chews for small dogs with sensitive gums.
Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) seal of approval is the mark of quality dental chews for dogs. The organization conducts rigorous tests on chews to ensure they reduce plaque and tartar accumulation – an integral component in preventing gum disease.
Veggiedent’s unique formula incorporates ingredients proven to prevent and reduce bad breath in pets, such as green tea and parsley for breath freshening, as well as sweet potatoes to support digestive health. Perfect for puppies of any size! Available in various sizes.
Dentastix
These dog dental chews are designed like toothbrushes to reach hard-to-reach spots in your pet’s mouth. With an irresistibly chicken-flavored taste and no artificial colors added, these tasty treats are sure to please many pups! Plus they help freshen breath by removing plaque, as the texture scrapes away tartar when your pup gnaws on them – these treats come in small, medium and large sizes so they should fit most breeds but should never replace professional dental cleaning services!
Dentastix are made with food-grade sodium tripolyphosphate and contain food-grade cellulose to aid your dog’s oral health. Their main components vary by variety; some varieties contain rice flour or wheat starch as well as powdered cellulose powdered. Some even utilize vegetable-based coloring and flavoring.
Like any treat or chew, pet chews must only be given under your supervision and only to healthy dogs of all ages. Choking hazards exist for smaller pets while ingestion could potentially cause intestinal blockage in puppies under four months old. Furthermore, overfeeding will add unnecessary calories to their diets.
