Today, many dog teeth cleaning toys and toys exist to cut down on your dog’s plaque and tartar. Some can even reduce biofilm buildup, according to Dr. Jan Bellows of Homeland Animal Hospital. Dr Bellows said, removing plaque helps limit bad breath and removes biofilm buildup which reduces inflammation at the gumline.
Clean dog teeth
Offering your dog treats is fun, but dog bones clean teeth and chewing promotes oral health because chewing actually reduces the amount of plaque on your dog’s teeth. Among the newer dog teeth cleaning foods, several types exist, including:
- dental chew
- tooth bones
- chewy cowhide
- chew cowhide instead
Here are some of the latest dental chews:
- Yummy Combs; Petbestlife.com
- PlaqueOff System Dental Care; us.swedencare.com
- VetriScience Perio Plus dental bar; vetriscience.com
- Toothpaste Pet Love; Lovingpetsproducts.com
- Virbac CET Veggiedent FR3SH Tartar Control Chews for Dogs; us.vurback.com
- Whimzees All-Natural All-Natural Dental Chew; Whimzees All-Natural Daily Dental Chew; whimzees.com
Dr. Bellows recommends exploring treatments with Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance, which he says has been shown to reduce plaque and/or tartar buildup by 20% or more.
Toy teeth cleaning for dogs
If you want to give your dog a toy to help clean his teeth, you’ll have plenty of options. Some teeth-cleaning toys include furry chew toys, string toys, and rubber toys. Bellows recommends staying away from animal bones as well as deer antlers, as they can cause dogs to break teeth.
However, you can find dog teeth cleaning toys that are shaped like bones. The Classic Goodie Bone by Kong is one of those options that looks like bone but is softer on the teeth. It’s made from rubber, so you won’t have to worry about your dog’s teeth breaking when they play with it. Here are examples of some of the newest teeth cleaning toys:
- Outward Hound Mini Orka Chew Pair Dog Toys; outwardhound.com
- Playology Silver Dental Chew Ball (for senior dogs); playologypets.com
- Petco’s Leaps & Bounds Blue Snail Dental Dog Chew; Petco.com
Do’s and Don’ts for dog teeth cleaning toys and toys
Dr. Bellows advises that you should not leave your dog unattended while they are chewing on junk food, as they can get stuck in their throat and they may not be able to digest them.
As for dog teeth cleaning toys, Dr. Bellows advises against buying really small toys. Due to their size, dogs can swallow them and the toy can then get stuck in the intestines. This situation may require surgery, which is something both you and your dog want to avoid.
Quick tips on dog dental health
Dr. Bellows said he rubs the outer surface of the dog’s teeth with a dental wipe. As a reward when he’s done, he gives his dog YummyCombs treatsA bit like human floss because it cleans teeth with a honeycomb design.
Dental utensils and toys are not a substitute for daily brushing. Following a few simple tips can guide you in choosing the perfect dog teether or toy for your pet. Today’s line of novelty teeth cleaning toys and supplies makes it easier than ever to find something your dog loves.
