While we pet parents love to get kisses from our favorite four-legged friends, we could do without the (ahem) less-than-appetizing aroma of doggie breath. You may not realize that your pooch’s smelly maw is indicative of more than his diet – it can be a sign of poor dental health.  In fact, the American Veterinary Dental Society has found that 80 percent of dogs show signs of gum disease by age 3, making it the number-one health problem for canines.  The plaque and tartar that builds up on your dog’s teeth is filled with bacteria that can spread to organs, causing major problems like heart, liver and kidney disease.  If your dog has yellow or brown buildup along his gumline, inflamed gums, a change in eating or chewing habits, or consistently bad breath, it’s very likely he’s suffering from gum disease.

Scary, huh?  Now you know why taking care of your dog’s dental hygiene is just as important as taking care of your own.  If only they could brush their own teeth … but that lack of opposable thumbs makes it impossible, so we must give them a hand (or paw, so to speak.)  To keep your buddy’s teeth gleaming, feed him a nutritious diet; regularly brush his teeth at home; take him to the vet annually for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning; and encourage his natural urge to chew by providing tasty chew treats like Dingo Denta-Treats Long-Lasting Chews, created especially for your dog’s dental health.

Why chews?  Chewing is a dog’s natural defense against oral disease (it’s only recently that they had owners willing to actually take a brush to their teeth!) and they come equipped with the instinct to do it.  Your dog will chew your shoe, your hairbrush, the leg of a chair – whatever he finds, whether you approve or not – or you can give him a great-tasting, health-promoting alternative.  Dingo Denta-Treats Long-Lasting Chews are preferred 2-1 over the leading dental chew, are built to  last an extra-long time for the best teeth-cleaning benefits, and have special Advanced Deep Clean Ridges designed to remove tartar and plaque, clean teeth and massage gums.  They are fully digestible and even contain Vitamin E to keep his skin and coat sleek and healthy.  Dingo Denta-Treats Long-Lasting Chews are the perfect complement to your dog’s dental health routine – and make the tough task of brushing his teeth much easier by loosening up and eliminating some of the plaque ahead of time.  Available in Regular and Mini sizes so everyone from schnauzers to St. Bernards can enjoy, your pooch will go ding-dong for their intensely delicious flavor.  You’ll love knowing you’re preventing health problems by giving him something he loves – and you’ll also love his fresh breath!