Benefits of dental chews for dogs

Your dog's oral health is just as important as our own. And although keeping their teeth clean can sometimes feel difficult, dental chews for dogs offer a practical, effective and tasty solution. In this article, we explain which dental chews we like best and how to build a complete dental care routine for your furry companion.

Why choose dental chews for dogs?

Dog snacks with dental benefits are not simply treats. They are specifically designed to help reduce plaque, tartar and bad breath.

As dogs chew them, friction is created against the teeth, which helps "scrape away" bacterial plaque. Many of these chews also contain active ingredients that support fresher breath and a healthier mouth, without needing to brush every single day.

By choosing natural dog chews, we avoid artificial additives, harsh flavourings and unnecessary animal proteins. They are also easier to digest.

What is the best dental chew for my dog?

• Natural ingredients: no meat, no gluten, and formulas with prebiotics or plant-based ingredients.
• Smart design: a special shape that can reach the more difficult areas of the mouth.
• The right texture: firm enough to chew, but not so hard that it breaks into dangerous fragments.
• Your dog's acceptance: it should taste good to them and encourage chewing, without causing intolerance.

Not sure which dental chew to choose for your dog? Here are our favourites to help you pick the best dental chew for dogs:

Veggiedent Zen chews: they contain green tea extract, which helps not only with cleaning, but also with helping the dog relax during stressful moments. Thanks to their FR3SH™ technology, Veggiedent Zen chews help control plaque and tartar while freshening the breath from day one. Their plant-based texture, free from meat and gluten, makes them safe and easy to digest.

Veggiedent Fresh chews: designed for daily use, they target bad breath with a triple action: pomegranate to slow bacterial growth, erythritol to freshen the breath and inulin as a digestive prebiotic. The "Z" shape of Veggiedent Fresh helps the texture reach the teeth effectively.

Both are excellent options within the world of dental chews for dogs: Zen is ideal if your dog could also benefit from a calming touch, while Fresh is perfect if your main goal is cleaner, fresher breath on an ongoing basis. Best of all, both are suitable for all types of dogs, from puppies to large dogs over 30 kg.

How to include them in a complete dental hygiene routine

For complete oral care, it is best to combine them with other dental hygiene products that help prevent long-term problems. Which products should not be missing from your dog's routine?

Vet Aquadent FR3SH: this solution is added to your dog's drinking water and, thanks to its FR3SH™ technology with pomegranate, erythritol and inulin, it helps reduce bacterial plaque and maintain fresher breath. Vet Aquadent is especially convenient for dogs that do not tolerate brushing very well.

Virbac C.E.T. enzymatic toothbrush and toothpaste kit: this dog toothpaste uses a dual enzymatic system (glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase) to help control bacteria, plaque and tartar. Virbac enzymatic toothpaste can be applied daily and does not need rinsing, as it is safe to swallow.

• Toothbrush + dental care kit (Virbac C.E.T.): made up of a double-headed toothbrush and a finger brush, this kit makes brushing easier for dogs of all sizes. It is ergonomic and helps train your dog to accept oral hygiene. Virbac's double-headed toothbrush and finger brush make it easier to reach the most difficult parts of your dog's mouth.

To maintain good, complete dental hygiene for your dog, it is important to check their mouth regularly, look at the gums for inflammation, plaque or bad breath, brush their teeth routinely and introduce chews little by little. And do not forget to combine them with an oral solution as well.