Do Natural Dental Chews Really Work?

“Dental chews are proven to be effective in reducing the amount of oral bacteria in dogs by 60-70%,”
Claudine Sievert
Registered veterinary doctor and Veterinary consultant

While regular teeth brushing remains the number one way to prevent gum disease, it isn't always easy to do or effective enough on its own.

That's where Dental Chews come in.

Dental chews are a fun treat meant to clean teeth and freshen breath. They work by scraping the teeth as the dog chews on them so you're looking for something tough that will encourage chewing for a little while.

Are Artificial Dental Chews better than Natural Dental Chews?

Many aritificial dental chews use "active chemicals" in their products that claim to clean teeth. Whilst there's currently no known health risk of consuming these chews, we prefer natural dental chews because we like to know exact ingredients going into Fergus.

Remember to always supervise your dogs when offering a Natural Dental Chew to avoid risk of choking or injury.

Our Top 5 Favourite Dental Chews: 

1. Roo Tail 

2. Beef Tendons

3. Cow Hooves

4. Roo Tendons (might not be effective for medium to large breeds) 

5. Pig Ears 

6. Roo Rib Racks (might not be suitable for smaller breeds)

 

 

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