Last Updated: 28/05/2025
Do Dental Treats for Dogs Really Work?
Learn about how dental treats can help keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy.
Author: Dr Belinda Stancombe BVSc (Hons)
Reading Time: 7 minutes - short read
Last Updated: 28/05/2025
Learn about how dental treats can help keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy.
Author: Dr Belinda Stancombe BVSc (Hons)
Reading Time: 7 minutes - short read
This article is written by Pet Circle in paid partnership with GREENIESTM brand.
Dental care is a crucial part of a dog's overall health, yet it's often overlooked by pet owners. Poor dental hygiene can lead to a range of health issues, including bad breath, gum disease, tooth loss, and even more serious conditions like heart disease.
With the increasing awareness of oral health in pets, there is now a wide range of dog dental treats available as an easy solution to maintain your dog's oral health.
So what is a dental treat and do they really work, or are they just a tasty snack?
Yes, dental treats can help keep your pet's teeth clean. The effectiveness of dental treats depends on a few factors:
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Veterinarian
Dr Belinda graduated from The University of Queensland in 2009 and has worked as a Small Animal Veterinarian for over 10 years in South East Queensland. She also has experience as a telehealh consultant, providing veterinary advice for online customers.She has a special interest in animal behaviour, preventative health, the human-animal bond and internal medicine. Outside of work hours she is closely affiliated with a kitten rescue and is also a devoted carer of orphaned rescue kittens.
