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Kate Basedow, LVT, shares some of the benefits daily dental chews offer dogs but also warns about the Kcal content. She says scientific studies have shown giving a dog a dental chew every day can help:
- Decrease plaque and calculus (tartar) buildup
- Decrease gingivitis
- Improve bad breath
Source: Whole Dog Journal, August 24, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: Basedow’s calorie concerns are a good reminder to coach pet owners to limit dental chews to one per day.