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Although they're usually not pearly whites, your dogs still need help keeping up with their dental health.
The best dental treats for dogs work a lot like a good toothbrush for humans. I don't know many pet owners who brush their pets' teeth, so dental treats might be their pet's only saving grace when it comes to dental care.
Luckily, dog chews are here to take some of the dirty work off your hands. Pedigree, Vet's Best, and Purina are a few major dog brands that have dog dental treats that dog owners trust. Our pets are also susceptible to gingivitis and gum disease, so be sure to incorporate dental chews into your dog's diet.
Best Dental Chews for Dogs
1. GREENIES Fresh Natural Dental Dog Treats
Keep your dog's teeth clean with Greenie's dental treats. Greenies do have an interesting texture, but it's perfect for clearing plaque buildup. They have treats for dogs of all sizes.
A customer used these treats after her dog had excess plaque from a soft food diet and said they improved her dog's oral health.
2. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Grain Free Dental Chews
This specific line of dental chews is for dogs over 50 pounds. These big chews are gluten-free, which is great for large pets with diet restrictions. Get your dog's dental hygiene on track with these dog dental chews.
3. Pedigree DENTASTIX Fresh Treats
I give these treats to the four-legged friends I dog sit. They are wonderful! I do notice that a dog's mouth can be a bit stinky after dinner, so I treat my fur babies to these after a walk to freshen up.
4. Purina DentaLife Adult Large Dog Treats
I love Dentastix because the ridges do well cleaning the gumline. Purina dog treats do this just as well! The ridge shapes clean gumlines, which is imperative when it comes to oral hygiene.
5. Dingo Tartar and Breath Dental Sticks for All Dogs
If you have a dog that only likes flavorful treats, give these a try. They taste like chicken, but still manage to freshen your dog's breath.
6. Zuke's Z-Bone Dental Dog Treats
Clean teeth are only one treat away! These dental bones rid your dog's mouth of icky smelling dog food! We love puppies, but puppy breath can be daunting.
7. WHIMZEES Variety Pack Dental Dog Treats
These treats also have great ridges. Think of ridges like bristles on a toothbrush.
8. Checkups Dental Dog Treats
With a 4.8 overall Amazon rating and thousands of happy reviewers, Checkups Dental Dog Treats are a popular pick for squashing stinky dog breath. Clinically proven to reduce tartar by 62 percent, these are perfectly sized for medium to large-size dogs weighing at least 20 pounds.
9. Ark Naturals Brushless Toothpaste Dog Chews
These chews are made with vanilla and cinnamon! I'd recommend these for troubleshooting extremely bad breath.
Not only are dog dental treats great for teeth cleaning, but so are chew toys. They also have ridges that aid in gum cleaning. Oral care doesn't have to be hard! Although, if your dog is experiencing dental problems, always consult a vet.
Having your dog's teeth professionally cleaned might be your priority before adding dental chews to their diet.
This post was originally posted on January 30, 2020.
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