Dog dental chews

Sliced Bread

BBC

Health & Fitness

4.6 • 634 Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Gum disease is extremely common in dogs - with some breeds particularly badly affected. So it's no surprise there are all sorts of products on the market offering to clean your pet's teeth - which might be particularly appealing if you don't fancy grabbing a toothbrush and doing the job yourself. As well as chews of many shapes and sizes, there are additives to water - and even seaweed extract to sprinkle on their food. It's a serious business. We've had loads of emails asking us to look into this one - including from listener Sarah, who wants help on behalf of Heidi, her Miniature Schnauzer. To get them some answers, Greg hears from a pet nutritionist and a vet who's an expert in dental care. Are dog dental chews the best thing since sliced bread?

PRESENTER: GREG FOOT PRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY

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0:00.0	Hello, podcast fan.
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0:12.8	We'll be joined by some of the biggest names in podcasting,
0:15.3	including Sarah Cox, Charlie Hedges, Russell Kane,
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0:34.5	BBC Sounds, music, Radio, podcasts.
0:46.4	Hello, I'm Greg Foote and welcome to the show that investigates the wonder products promising to improve your health, wealth and happiness.
0:48.3	My mission here is simple.
0:52.9	Find out if they are indeed the best thing since sliced bread or marketing BS.
0:57.0	This week's suggestion comes in from Sarah Stock in Northamptonshire.
1:01.4	I've got miniature schnauzza called Heidi.
1:06.2	On a recent visit to the vet, I was told she's got a build-up of tartar on her teeth.
1:09.4	I considered buying some dog tues which claim to be good.
1:13.1	Not sure how or even if they would work, but these chews are very high in calories and Heidi is watching her weight. The other solution
1:19.1	that I've seen on social media is for additives which you put in the dog's water. So,
1:23.9	Slice Bread team, Heidi and I really need your investigative help. Thanks a lot.
1:29.8	Thanks, Sarah. I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into this one. No? No. I'm going to chat to someone
1:35.8	from the British Veterinary Dental Association in a bit. But first, I'm keen to get listener Sarah some more
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