If for example you feed raw and your dog gets a dentastix once in a blue moon, the risk can be quite low. It is the consistent feeding (as Pedigree suggests, one a day!) that will cause the most issues. Among others you could be looking at increased risk of skin irritation, eye and respiratory issues, and even cancer.

the US Our PEDIGREE Dentastix is made here in the US or Canada!

And when it comes to caring for your dog's teeth, both Greenies and Pedigree Denstatix are approved for at-home oral care by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC), which sets standards and reviews data to highlight pet products that are proven to reduce plaque and tartar by up to 20 percent.

Formulated for small and medium dogs, the chewy texture and unique X-shape design in these healthy dog treats is clinically proven to reduce plaque and tartar buildup, so treat time is part of a healthy dental care routine that helps promote canine oral health too!

Give them dog dental chews Some dog dental chews (such as PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX® DAILY and DENTASTIX® FRESH) are designed to be given to your pooch daily, while others (like DENTASTIX® ADVANCED) can be given on a twice weekly basis for a deeper, more effective tooth clean.

Dentastix and other types of dental treats can be helpful but should only serve as supplements to visiting the vet for a proper teeth cleaning and checkup. It's smart to check with a specialist to find out what specific cleaning methods are most beneficial for your dog.

PEDIGREE Chunky Ground Dinner dog food is made in the USA with the world's finest ingredients.

Pedigree Petfoods is a subsidiary of the American group Mars, Incorporated specializing in pet food, with factories in England at Melton Mowbray and Birstall, Leeds; and offices at McLean, Virginia.

Give them dog dental chews Some dog dental chews (such as PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX® DAILY and DENTASTIX® FRESH) are designed to be given to your pooch daily, while others (like DENTASTIX® ADVANCED) can be given on a twice weekly basis for a deeper, more effective tooth clean. They don't just taste good, they do good!

For healthy and strong teeth and gums, treat your dog to a delicious and effective PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ Daily Oral Care chew every day. Complementary pet food for dogs over 4 months. † In a November 2014 survey, of 2786 UK and RoI vets who responded, 68% recommend DENTASTIX™ as being good for dog oral health.

Give them dog dental chews Some dog dental chews (such as PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX® DAILY and DENTASTIX® FRESH) are designed to be given to your pooch daily, while others (like DENTASTIX® ADVANCED) can be given on a twice weekly basis for a deeper, more effective tooth clean.

The majority of the ingredients in a Dentastix stick are not actually doing much by way of teeth cleaning. Extra additives are used to improve flavour, add texture and to appeal to the mass market. However, these additional ingredients could actually be doing more harm than good.