Dog dental chews

When it comes to your dog's dental health, regular tooth brushing is the best option. If you're able to brush your dog's teeth consistently, that's fantastic. However, we know that brushing isn't always easy or possible for everyone. If you find it tricky to manage daily tooth brushing or tend to forget to brush often, that's where a dental chew, like our Dental Dailies, can be a really helpful tool to support your dog's oral hygiene.

Dental chews are usually shaped to clean teeth, with ingredients that gently scrape and help remove plaque. Look for ingredients like seaweed extracts or sodium hexametaphosphate. These active components can help prevent the buildup of new plaque and tartar, key components in a great oral hygiene routine. At Tails.com, we're big believers in dental health. That's why our Tails.com Dental Dailies and Fresh Chews are designed with these benefits in mind.

Dental chews can be given daily as part of a balanced diet. Just remember, these chews contain calories, so you might need to slightly adjust their main meal to keep them at a healthy weight. This is especially important if your dog is already overweight or tends to put on weight easily. Alternatively, if you're able to brush your dog's teeth daily, or even just a few times a week, you could offer dental chews on the days you don't brush. It's all about finding a routine that works best for you and your dog.

Puppyhood is the ideal time to start a dental care routine. Getting your pup used to having their mouth, teeth and gums gently handled early on, and even introducing light teeth brushing, will make a big difference as they grow. This early training can make future dental care much easier. That said, dental chews can be a fantastic alternative for those busy days when brushing isn't possible. Most dental chews are designed for adult teeth, so you might have to wait until your puppy is around 6 months old and has their full set of adult chompers before introducing them. Always double-check the packaging for guidance to make sure you're choosing the right option for your little one. Lucky for you, our Tails.com Dental Dailies and Fresh Chews are suitable for pups from 14 weeks. So you can start their dental hygiene routine right.

In an ideal world, dental chews should not be used to replace brushing. Studies consistently show that nothing beats a good brush for maximising your dog's dental health. But, as dog owners, we know that daily brushing isn’t always easy or realistic. If you're looking for something to cover those non-brushing days, or a brushing alternative, dental chews like our Tails.com Dental Dailies or Fresh Chews are a handy option.