Ingredients : Pork Protein, Wheat, and Soy. *Each chew contains 0.7% (wt/wt) Delmopinal HCI delivered in a proprietary chewable formulation. OraVet dental chews are great tasting and not only clean teeth, they create a barrier against plaque, calculus and bad breath.

Delmopinol coats the teeth, creating a barrier against the bacteria that lead to the formation of plaque, calculus, and halitosis. OraVet Chews have a tasty poultry flavor and a vanilla aroma, and are highly-accepted by dogs.

OraVet® reduces plaque and tartar formation by preventing bacteria from attaching to your pet's teeth. It is a sealant barrier applied once a week beginning two weeks after your pet's dental cleaning.

Delmopinol coats the teeth, preventing bacteria from attaching to the enamel, inhibiting plaque formation, and keeping your dog's mouth protected. 3. Prevents plaque and tartar buildup. ORAVET chews have been clinically shown to combat plaque, tartar, and bad breath.

OraVet gets the edge here for both plaque and tartar removal as well as the bacteria prevention from the delmopinol. That's a lot of peace of mind from just one treat per day. Again, that's not to say the Greenies chew isn't bad. By most accounts, it's an excellent, vet-recommended option, too.

Avoid dried pig ears and hard bones - in addition to high fat content (which could push some dogs into pancreatitis), hard chews, hard plastic bones, sterilized beef bones or cow hooves are likely to cause tooth fractures and other problems.

Side effects of Delmopinol Hydrochloride Feedback shows the Chews can sometimes lead to diarrhoea or vomiting, but mostly limited to dogs with sensitive stomachs.

OraVet gets the edge here for both plaque and tartar removal as well as the bacteria prevention from the delmopinol. That's a lot of peace of mind from just one treat per day. Again, that's not to say the Greenies chew isn't bad. By most accounts, it's an excellent, vet-recommended option, too.

Improving teeth and gum health. And some types of dog dental treats and diets can reduce plaque by nearly 70%. How do they do this? Simply the mechanical action of chewing can make a difference. In one study, increasing the diameter of kibble by 50% led to a 42% reduction in tartar.

Side effects of Delmopinol Hydrochloride Feedback shows the Chews can sometimes lead to diarrhoea or vomiting, but mostly limited to dogs with sensitive stomachs.

With that in mind, here are 5 things to avoid:

• Animal Chews. Bones, hooves and antlers are rigid and may lead to chipped or broken teeth, according to Dr.
• Tennis Balls. Although these tend to be a popular play item, Dr.
• Compressed Rawhide.
• Corn Starch Chews.
• Ice Cubes.

Many pet owners wonder if dental chews really take the bite out of plaque and tartar in dogs. To some extent, they can help but not enough to rely heavily on them for your dog's dental care. There is evidence that certain dental treats can reduce some plaque and tartar buildup.