K9 Gentle Dental

Anesthesia-free canine dental cleanings

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  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Fort McMurray
  • Lower Mainland
  • Medicine Hat
  • Red Deer and Sylvan Lake
  • 19 Sat
    10/2024
    (Bone & Biscuit – Stonecreek (Fort McMurray))
    108 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1S6
  • 20 Sun
    10/2024
    (Bone & Biscuit – Thickwood (Fort McMurray))
    414 Thickwood Blvd #2, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1P1
  • 20 Sun
    10/2024
    (Bone & Biscuit – Stonecreek (Fort McMurray) FULL WAITLIST ONLY)
    108 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1S6
  • 21 Mon
    10/2024
    (Bone & Biscuit – Franklin Ave (Fort McMurray) FULL BOOKED WAITLIST ONLY)
    8412 Franklin Ave #110, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2J3
  • 21 Mon
    10/2024
    (Bone & Biscuit – Stonecreek (Fort McMurray))
    108 Riverstone Ridge, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1S6
  • 26 Sat
    10/2024
    (Red Deer (Bower) – Pet Valu)
    2325 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 1L2
  • 27 Sun
    10/2024
    (Surrey – Furfection)
    6820 188 Street, Surrey, BC V4N 5J8, Canada
  • 28 Mon
    10/2024
    (Yellowhead Corridor East – Priscilla’s Pet Emporium & Parlour)
    8207 127 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 0A1
  • 29 Tue
    10/2024
    (Richmond – Milk + Honey (Father’s House & Mother’s Kitchen))
    4160 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
  • 02 Sat
    11/2024
    (Lakeview – Pet Valu)
    6439 Crowchild Trail SW Unit 35, Calgary, AB T3E 5R7
  • 04 Mon
    11/2024
    (Fort Saskatchewan- Braver Hund Kennels)
    21121 Township Rd 542, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 3Y9
  • 05 Tue
    11/2024
    (Chappelle – Pet Valu)
    14155 28 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0C3
  • 06 Wed
    11/2024
    (Windermere – Pet Planet)
    5148 Windermere Blvd, Edmonton, AB T6W 0L9
  • 06 Wed
    11/2024
    (Kensington- Pet Planet)
    1117A Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3T2
  • 07 Thu
    11/2024
    (Parsons Industrial- Posh Pooch Hotel and Daycare)
    9402 31 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1C4
  • 07 Thu
    11/2024
    (Shawnessy – Pet Valu)
    70 Shawville Boulevard Southeast #208, Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z3, Canada
  • 13 Wed
    11/2024
    (Richmond – One De Fur Pet Spa and Boutique)
    10880 No 5 Rd #140, Richmond, BC V6W 0B6
  • 18 Mon
    11/2024
    (New West – Van Pet)
    800 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC V3L 2B8
  • 19 Tue
    11/2024
    (Aldergrove – Pet Junction (West Abbotsford))
    27257 Fraser Hwy #101, Langley Twp, BC V4W 3P9
  • 20 Wed
    11/2024
    (Burnaby (Hastings) – VanPet)
    4111 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J3
  • 23 Sat
    11/2024
    (Summerside – Bone & Biscuit)
    1058 91 Street Southwest, Edmonton, AB T6X, Canada
  • 24 Sun
    11/2024
    (Red Deer – Pet Planet Clearview Market)
    27 Clearview Market Way, Red Deer, AB T4P, Canada
  • 25 Mon
    11/2024
    (Vancouver – Pet Parlour)
    3457 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z, Canada
  • 25 Mon
    11/2024
    (Devon – Pet Valu)
    49A Superior St, Devon, AB T9G 1K8
  • 26 Tue
    11/2024
    (Vancouver (Yaletown-Smithe) – Bones Pet Stores)
    181 Smithe Street, Vancouver
  • 26 Tue
    11/2024
    (Hollick Kenyon- Pet Valu)
    5241 167 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0L2
  • 29 Fri
    11/2024
    (Riverbend – Pet Planet)
    708 Riverbend Square Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6R, Canada
  • 30 Sat
    11/2024
    (Vancouver (Commercial Drive) – Pet Pantry)
    2240 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B5
  • 30 Sat
    11/2024
    (Gateway Boulevard- Bone and Biscuit)
    3354 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6V1
  • 01 Sun
    12/2024
    (Abbotsford (Whatcom) – Bosleys)
    160-2362 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 0C1
  • 01 Sun
    12/2024
    (Didsbury – Pet Valu)
    Unit 920 900 Shantz Drive, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
  • 01 Sun
    12/2024
    (Newcastle- Pet Planet)
    16961 127 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6V 0T1
  • 02 Mon
    12/2024
    (Burnaby – The Re-Treat Doggy Daycare)
    6965 Antrim Ave, Burnaby, BC
  • 02 Mon
    12/2024
    (Spruce Grove- Barkstreet Market)
    131 Century Cross, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0C8
  • 03 Tue
    12/2024
    (Windermere – Pet Valu)
    1141 Windermere Way SW
  • 03 Tue
    12/2024
    (West Van – Noah’s Barque)
    1835 Ambleside Lane, West Van, BC
  • 04 Wed
    12/2024
    (Leduc – The Bone & Biscuit)
    #107 - 5411 Discovery Way, Leduc, Alberta T9E 8N4
  • 04 Wed
    12/2024
    (Vancouver (Downtown- Thurlow)- Bones Pet Store)
    1171 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1X3
  • 07 Sat
    12/2024
    (Richmond Road SW – Pet Planet)
    4800 Richmond Road Southwest, Calgary, AB T3E 4P1, Canada
  • 07 Sat
    12/2024
    (Sherwood Park – Bone and Biscuit)
    410 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 2A7
  • 08 Sun
    12/2024
    (Jasper Gates – Pet Planet)
    14979 Stony Plain Road Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5P 4W1, Canada
  • 09 Mon
    12/2024
    (Vancouver (Kitsilano) – Woof Dog Shoppe)
    1905 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1G7, Canada
  • 09 Mon
    12/2024
    (Strathcona – Pet Valu)
    7925 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4C9
  • 10 Tue
    12/2024
    (Griesbach – Bone and Biscuit)
    9950 137 Ave NW #104, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 6W1
  • 11 Wed
    12/2024
    (Avonmore- Doggie Stylz Salon)
    6936 77 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 1E6
  • 15 Sun
    12/2024
    (Stony Plain – Pet Valu)
    4410 48 St #10, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L4
  • 16 Mon
    12/2024
    (Burnaby – Puptown Girls Dog Lounge & Spa)
    3999 2nd Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 3W9
  • 16 Mon
    12/2024
    (Garneau- Bone and Biscuit)
    8212 109st Edmonton, AB, T6G 1C8
  • 17 Tue
    12/2024
    (West Vancouver – Village Pet Foods & Supplies)
    5323 Headland drive, west vancouver, bc, v7w 3c6
  • 17 Tue
    12/2024
    (Camrose – Pet Valu)
    6800 48 Ave, Camrose, AB T4V 4T1
  • 18 Wed
    12/2024
    (Vancouver – Groom House Daycare & Pet Salon)
    2722 E 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5R 2W8
  • 18 Wed
    12/2024
    (Morinville- Pet Valu)
    8807 100 St Unit 11, Morinville, AB T8R 1V5
  • 21 Sat
    12/2024
    (Burnaby (Hastings) – Big Dog Little Dog Bakery)
    4631 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC
  • 21 Sat
    12/2024
    (Leduc – Global Pet Foods)
    5103 50th Ave #117, Leduc, AB T9E 0B9
  • 22 Sun
    12/2024
    (Windermere – Oh My Dog Spa & Grooming)
    5596 Windermere Blvd, Edmonton AB T6W2Z8
  • 22 Sun
    12/2024
    (Abbotsford – Abbotsford Dog & Cat Grooming)
    34365 Old Yale Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2K6
  • 23 Mon
    12/2024
    (Vancouver – Pet Parlour)
    3457 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z, Canada
  • 23 Mon
    12/2024
    (La Perle – Maples Dog House)
    9738 182nd Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 3T9
  • 04 Sat
    01/2025
    (Burnaby (Hastings) – Big Dog Little Dog Bakery)
    4631 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC
  • 05 Sun
    01/2025
    (Cloverdale – The Bone & Biscuit)
    17433 British Columbia 10, Surrey, BC V3S, Canada
  • 06 Mon
    01/2025
    (Strathcona – Sublime Cat n’ Canine)
    5825 97 Street, Edmonton, AB T6E 3J2
  • 07 Tue
    01/2025
    (Port Moody – Port Coquitlam)
    1470 Prairie Ave #1152, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 5M8
  • 07 Tue
    01/2025
    (West Edmonton – Tail Blazers)
  • 08 Wed
    01/2025
    (50th Street Market – The Bone and Biscuit)
    4937 167th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 0S4
  • 08 Wed
    01/2025
    (Richmond – Milk + Honey (Father’s House & Mother’s Kitchen))
    4160 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
  • 11 Sat
    01/2025
    (Vancouver – Pet Parlour)
    3457 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z, Canada
  • 11 Sat
    01/2025
    (Jasper Avenue – Global Pet Foods)
    10103 117 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1X5
  • 13 Mon
    01/2025
    (Crowfoot – Pet Planet)
    150 Crowfoot Cres NW Unit 327 Calgary AB T3G 3T2
  • 13 Mon
    01/2025
    (Sunridge – Pet Valu)
    3561 20 Ave NE Unit 110, Bldg F, Calgary, AB T1Y 0B9
  • 14 Tue
    01/2025
    (Bowness – Bon-A-Pet-Treat Pet Store & Bakery)
    5111 Bowness Road Northwest #3, Calgary, AB T3B 4M9, Canada
  • 14 Tue
    01/2025
    (Port Moody – Bone and Biscuit)
    265a Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC, V3H 5C9
  • 14 Tue
    01/2025
    (Blackfalds – Curious Tails Pet Supplies)
    5037 Parkwood Rd, Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0, Canada
  • 15 Wed
    01/2025
    (Diamond Valley (previously known as Black Diamond) – Pet Valu)
    150 3rd Street NE, Black Diamond AB, T0L0H0
  • 15 Wed
    01/2025
    (Vancouver (Kitsilano) – Bones Pet Store)
    2501 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2B4
  • 18 Sat
    01/2025
    (Yaletown – VanPet)
    1065 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
  • 18 Sat
    01/2025
    (McKenzie Towne – Global Pet Foods)
    40 High Street SE Calgary AB T2Z 3T8
  • 19 Sun
    01/2025
    (Surrey – Wagging Tales)
    15940 Fraser Hwy #402, Surrey, BC V4N 0X8
  • 20 Mon
    01/2025
    (Sylvan Lake – Pet Planet – (Ryders Square))
    3715 47 Avenue #615, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0C8, Canada
  • 20 Mon
    01/2025
    (Downtown- SODOG Daycare)
    110-620 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1C3
  • 21 Tue
    01/2025
    (Burnaby – One De Fur Pet Spa and Boutique)
    4550 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 0E9
  • 22 Wed
    01/2025
    (St Albert- Global Pet Foods)
    1 Hebert Rd Unit 100, St. Albert, AB T8N 2E7
  • 25 Sat
    01/2025
    (Richmond Road SW – Pet Planet)
    4800 Richmond Road Southwest, Calgary, AB T3E 4P1, Canada
  • 25 Sat
    01/2025
    (Hampton Market – Bone and Biscuit)
    6282 199 Street NW, Edmonton, T5T 2K4
  • 26 Sun
    01/2025
    (Mistatim – Oh My Dog Spa & Grooming)
    216 Mistatim Rd NW Edmonton AB T6V1J1
  • 26 Sun
    01/2025
    (New West – Wag ‘N’ Woof)
    825 McBride Blvd New West
  • 27 Mon
    01/2025
    (Richmond – Aww Pet Grooming and Supplies)
    6628 River Rd #155, Richmond, BC V7C 0E2, Canada
  • 27 Mon
    01/2025
    (Heritage Valley- Bone and Biscuit)
    11825 26 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 3R3
  • 28 Tue
    01/2025
    (Wetaskiwin – Pet Valu)
    301-3600 56th St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2V6
  • 28 Tue
    01/2025
    (Shawnessy – Pet Valu)
    70 Shawville Boulevard Southeast #208, Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z3, Canada
  • 29 Wed
    01/2025
    (Charleswood – Tails In Tatters)
    Charleswood - NW
  • 29 Wed
    01/2025
    (Coquitlam – LEASH Loft & Spa)
    2710 Barnet Hwy #40, Coquitlam, BC V3B 1B8
  • 29 Wed
    01/2025
    (Sherwood Park – Global Pet Foods)
    Unit 21 993 Fir Street, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4N5
  • 01 Sat
    02/2025
    (Vancouver – Long Live Cats and Dogs)
    2425 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V3
  • 01 Sat
    02/2025
    (Lakeview – Pet Valu)
    6439 Crowchild Trail SW Unit 35, Calgary, AB T3E 5R7
  • 02 Sun
    02/2025
    (Dalhousie – Pet Valu)
    5005 Dalhousie Drive NW Calgary
  • 02 Sun
    02/2025
    (The Meadows – Bone and Biscuit)
    4424 17th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 03 Mon
    02/2025
    (Inglewood- Tail Blazers)
    1420 9 Ave SE #7, Calgary, AB T2G 0T5
  • 03 Mon
    02/2025
    (Vancouver (Kitsilano) – Paw Prints Dog Grooming Salon)
    2635 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P8
  • 03 Mon
    02/2025
    (Shepard – Shampooch)
    5280 130 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2Z 5C2
  • 04 Tue
    02/2025
    (Sylvan Lake – Pet Valu)
    62 Thevenaz Ind. Trail, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 0B6
  • 05 Wed
    02/2025
    (Spruce Meadows – Stonehaven Kennels)
    154085 183 Ave W, Calgary, AB T2J 2T9
  • 05 Wed
    02/2025
    (Cochrane – The Bone and Biscuit)
    7 31 Bow St, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B7
  • 08 Sat
    02/2025
    (Whyte Ave – Global Pet Foods)
    7904 104st NW Edmonton AB T6E 4C8
  • 09 Sun
    02/2025
    (SW- Central Bark Doggy Daycare)
    2004 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J8
  • 09 Sun
    02/2025
    (Southwood- Pet Planet)
    70-10233 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB, T2W 1E8
  • 10 Mon
    02/2025
    (Gateway Blvd – Sophie’s Pet Spa)
    5805 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
  • 10 Mon
    02/2025
    (North East – Sleep Rover)
    735 41 Ave Ne Calgary
  • 10 Mon
    02/2025
    (Southbank Okotoks- Pet Valu)
    105 Southbank Boulevard, Okotoks, AB T1S 0G1
  • 11 Tue
    02/2025
    (North Hill – Pet Valu)
    1632 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1M7, Canada
  • 11 Tue
    02/2025
    (Richmond Road SW – Pet Planet)
    4800 Richmond Road Southwest, Calgary, AB T3E 4P1, Canada
  • 14 Fri
    02/2025
    (Vancouver- Discover Dogs)
    701 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
  • 14 Fri
    02/2025
    (West Springs – Shaggy to Chic)
    1110-8561 8A ave, SW Calgary
  • 18 Tue
    02/2025
    (Okotoks – Pet Planet (Westmount))
    200 Southridge Drive #429, Okotoks, AB T1S 0B2, Canada
  • 19 Wed
    02/2025
    (Okotoks – Chow Bella)
    Suite 100 - 235 Milligan Drive, Okotoks, AB T1S 0B8
  • 23 Sun
    02/2025
    (Royal Oak- Pet Planet)
    8650 112 Avenue Northwest #1121, Calgary, AB T3R 0R5, Canada
  • 23 Sun
    02/2025
    (Deer Valley – Pet Valu)
    42-1221 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary, Alberta T2J 6G2
  • 02 Sun
    03/2025
    (Aldergrove – Bosley’s)
    26310 Fraser Hwy #250, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2Z7
  • 02 Sun
    03/2025
    (Britannia – Bon A-Pet-Treat! Pet Store & Bakery)
    815 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1G8
  • 02 Sun
    03/2025
    (Cranston – Pet Planet)
    356 Cranston Road Southeast #4032, Calgary, AB T3M 0S9, Canada
  • 08 Sat
    03/2025
    (South Fraser Way Abbotsford – Bosleys)
    32500 South Fraser Way, Unit 20, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4W1
  • 10 Mon
    03/2025
    (Charleswood- Dog Town Grooming YYC)
    2832 Morley Trail NW Calgary, Alberta T2M 4G7
  • 11 Tue
    03/2025
    (McKenzie Towne – Global Pet Foods)
    40 High Street SE Calgary AB T2Z 3T8
  • 12 Wed
    03/2025
    (Coquitlam – Bosley’s (Lougheed Hwy))
    1301 Lougheed Hwy #108, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6P9

Before & After

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The In’s and Out’s of Tartar and What it does to our Dogs!

The In’s and Out’s of Tartar and What it does to our Dogs!

The In’s and Out’s of Tartar and What it does to our…

Doberman Pinschers – Under Anesthesia

Doberman Pinschers – Under Anesthesia

In this blog we will be touching base on 2 different conditions…

COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 has been an unfortunate change & challenge in all of our…

Frequently Asked Questions

This is definitely our most frequently asked question! Most of our clients come in being uncertain about whether their dog will cooperate – and we can tell you from experience that we are able to successfully calm and clean more than 99% of the time!
Check out Our videos on Youtube to see how we hold and lay down the dogs.

Your pet lies on the floor on a supportive dog bed with their head in our lap. With small dogs, we may swaddle them in a towel to make them feel more secure. Someone is always available for belly rubs and we always talk to the doggies to help them understand that they are safe and that we are there to help. We hand scale their teeth with manual dental instruments on the inside and outside surface of the teeth, removing the tartar build up. When we are done scaling, we gently polish the teeth with prophy polish and a toothbrush. When the cleaning is over and you are back to pick up your dog, you will receive a report card telling you what we were able to see during their appointment as well as a loyalty card and possibly a chart of your dogs teeth with any notes about specific areas that we want you and your vet to keep an eye on or inspect further. We do not diagnose or treat any infections or disease so the dental chart will not be meant as anything more than just a reference guide to what is visible in your dogs mouth.

When you come in for your appointment we will look in your pet’s mouth to check for any obvious problems. If we see anything that appears irritated, loose, broken or just out of the ordinary, we will recommend that you see your vet to have a dental cleaning under anesthesia and there will be no charge. Before we get started we will check the mouth for: tooth mobility, visibly apparent gum recession, breaks/chips, bleeding/swollen gums, tissue injuries or signs of infection. If during the appointment we find any problems that we didn’t see right away, we will either call you or put the information on your report card so you can discuss any further action with your own veterinarian.

Yes, we carefully polish the teeth at the end of the dental cleaning. We also do not use a mechanical polisher as the noises and vibrations may frighten the doggies. We use a toothbrush to gently and effectively polish the teeth.

We do a great job of cleaning the inside and outside surfaces of your dog’s teeth, but our services are considered hygienic and not a medical procedure. We can help your doggie maintain a clean mouth, but if there are already issues with infection or disease, we are not able to treat or diagnose anything and may not be able to help you reverse those issues. We take care to do a great job every time; however, there are circumstances where we might not be able to remove all the tartar and may refer you to your veterinarian – for example when there are deep pockets, root exposure or excessive wiggling. If we are not able to complete the cleaning, there is no charge for the visit. No method is completely effective long term unless maintenance is practiced at home. So don’t forget to brush! Imagine if you depended on your hygienist to keep your teeth clean without doing your daily oral care routine at home – not a good idea!

Dogs are very resilient when it comes to healing and leading a normal life after dental surgery with your vet. We have seen many dogs who have little to no teeth left who still love to grab a hold of their bully stick or their big brothers crunchy kibble! They may not even realize that any teeth are gone – they just know that they feel much better. Some adjustments to diet may be needed but they can be very simple. Soft food like a raw diet can be really easy for dogs who have little to no teeth to switch to, or even soaking their favourite kibble in some warm water will soften it up enough for them to be able to eat it. The most important thing to remember is that your dog will be happier and healthier after their bad teeth are extracted.

We can clean along the gum line but we do not clean out deep gum recession. We do not measure depth of gum recession and would not be able to know how deep we could go before our sharp tools would hit tissue and that would be painful! Our doggies also don’t understand the “say ahhhh” command like we do when we see our dentist so we can’t guarantee that doggies wont move unexpectedly and therefore we always want to take precautions to avoid injuries and will not place our tools in dangerous areas. We can however clean the tartar around the gums and because gums are pliable we can move them to remove tartar that may be accumulated right along the gum line. Gums have a natural overhang of a few millimeters and in our opinion it is not painful or dangerous to clean within that area.

There actually is a big difference! Even though the veterinary option is called a “teeth cleaning” they actually do a lot more when done properly. Not only do they clean, but also they can diagnose and treat diseases and infections and can clean into deep pockets. They may do x-rays and measure pockets as well as part of their diagnoses process. These are all things that we cannot do when the dog is awake and/or do without a veterinarian present. We can look for abnormalities in the mouth but would not know if they were actually a problem. If we see any, these would be the times when we will refer dogs back to their vets. Because we are not veterinarians we cannot provide any type of diagnoses or treatment of disease as that would begin to tread in veterinary medicine and would be against the law. We provide a hygienic service to keep your dogs mouth cleaner.

BRUSH YOUR DOGS TEETH! If you never brushed your own teeth at home would you expect to have great dental check ups? Probably not. But still so many people don’t understand the importance of at home regular care. Without this aspect most dogs will slowly develop gum disease, which can snowball into full-blown infections and other periodontal issues (issues with the structures supporting the teeth and mouth, such as bones). Also natural chews (bully sticks, raw and dehydrated bones, etc.), supplements and the dental sprays and gels are also great, but will not replace a toothbrush.

We love using coconut oil as a natural toothpaste. The same stuff you use at home for cooking is perfect. We are supportive of any dental treat as long as it something they actually have to chew on. Things that crumble like a cookie tend to do very little in our opinion.