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February is Pet Dental health Month! We’re all told since we’re young how important it is that we take good care of our teeth. Well, it’s just as important that we take care of our pet’s teeth. Dog dental health is important! Why is dental care for pets important? More than a whopping 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old. That’s not what we want to hear for a beloved member of our family! We want them to live a long, happy and healthy life. Good dental care is important because bacteria that forms in your pet’s mouth can then travel through the bloodstream and cause infections in the organs.
The VOHC recommends daily tooth brushing for optimal effectiveness. Only 2% of pet owners brush their pets teeth daily. I am one of the 98%. Guilty. I tried a couple of times and Dobby hated it. Now don’t think I don’t do anything. I do. I’ve been giving Dobby Milk-Bone® Brushing Chewsâ„¢s for a while now. These dental chews have actually been clinically proven to be as good as brushing, based on the reduction of tartar build up and halitosis. Having your pet chew a Milk-Bone Brushing Chew once a day is the same as you brushing your pet’s teeth twice a week. An annual veterinary dental checkup is still recommended. Why? If a vet were to observe excessive plaque and inflamed gums then he would likely need to put the dog under anesthesia to do a proper cleaning and make any needed repairs resulting from the decay.
Milk-Bone Brushing Chews are VOHC Certified and designed to perform like a toothbrush. They are shaped like a tiny dog bone but they are very firm, with bumps and grooves on the surface. They are available in two sizes – Mini (for dogs 5-24 pounds) and Small/Medium (for dogs 25-74 pounds).
If you’re wondering where you can get them, you don’t have to look very hard. You can find Milk-Bone Brushing Chews at PetSmart® . In fact, PetSmart has a whole section of dental products for pets.
Just look for the rectangular box that looks like a toothpaste box. When you see that you’ll know you’ve found them. Once you see how well they work and how much your pet enjoys them there is a larger box.
Dobby is just over one year old and we give him the small/medium size. He’s enjoyed Brushing Chews since the first time he tried them. He likes Brushing Chews because they taste and feel good to him. He has no idea that they’re good for him, only that he really likes them. I like them because they’re good for him. They’re an affordable way for me to help keep his teeth clean.
How do you care for your pet’s teeth?
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I have a Black Lab and this is too funny we just came home from Pet Smart from getting the huge bag of dog food there and Baby (that’s her name) she came with. We love Pet Smart they have everything there from grooming, supplies and our Vet. Yep, I’m quite pleased with this store and I buy her treats here too and one of which is milk bones.
I love this concept. My dog would never allow us to brush her teeth and had developed plaque around her gums- what an ordeal! This looks like a great item to help combat the plaque while keeping both pup and parents a whole lot happier 🙂
We give all three of our dogs biscuits on a regular basis. They love it, and it’s so good for their mouths!
i dont have pets or dogs at home.My mom is so strickt about this. But definatly when am shiffting in my home i wanna have many dogs and cats. thnx for sharing anyways this is great article
I don’t have any pets but if I had, I would definitely try this. Sounds like a great product. It’s important to take care of our pets teeth too.
When I had a dog I used this exact same treat and they LOVED IT!
I have seen these in the stores and will pick them up on my next trip to PetSmart. I love that they have such a large variety of dental treats and other great dental products.
My little AnnaBelle will not let me brush her teeth at all! A friend told us early on about the Milk Bones dental bones and we have been using them ever since! She loves them and I love that they are good for her!
Dogs really does a lot of munching so they really need health teeth. The chews would really give them healthier teeth.
We get our girl regular dental cleanings, but I love treats that promote dental health. Thank you for spreading the word about pet dental health.
i don’t have a doggie but if I were to ever get one these sound fabulous to give them!!!!
We don’t have pets.. but I can tell your dog is very happy with the chews!
I had no idea that there was a dog dental month!! I love how easy it is for these to help with a dog’s dental health!
Those look like great doggy treats! When we had our Golden, Daisy, she loved Pet Smart. We visited often.
Your dog is TOO cute! My sister just got a puppy, totally sending her your post!
Wow, pet dental health month, no clue! This is funny because I was just talking to a friend last night. He has a new puppy and was talking about his oral care!
First off.. I LOVE ur dogs name and he is adorable!!! Second I love this and so does my baby yorkie!! Sometime I switch to dentastix which he loves just as much but I think imma stick with this one from now on! thanks!
Your dog is so adorable! I don’t have a dog but I am an animal foster parent in the summers. It’s so important to take care of your pets and pets teeth and oral health is often ignored! What a great product <3
Real bones work but not small ones or ones that splinter.
My dog doesn’t like Milk Bone cookies, I wonder why. I also wonder if he’ll like this brushing chews..