Did you know that gum disease is a common but serious problem in dogs? Yet brushing your dog’s teeth can prevent it! It's estimated that 85 percent of dogs over five years of age suffer from periodontal disease. This develops when food particles and bacteria collect along the gum line. If you don't get rid of it, it turns into tartar. Tartar will eventually inflame you dog's gums. The inflamed gums will separate from the teeth, more pockets form, and the periodontal disease will get worse. It is a terrible cycle, and periodontal disease is irreversible.
That's where products like Milk-Bone brushing chew’s come into play! Brushing Chews are a daily dental treat that will ultimately save you money on veterinary bills down the road by maintaining a high level of health. They are just as effective as brushing. Best of all for your dog is that they taste like a treat even though it's cleaning like a toothbrush. The nubs and ridges act like a toothbrush. The twist bone helps to reach all the hard to reach places. Best of all, these help improve their breath too!
Make sure you head over to Walmart to learn more about the Brushing Chews and get a $1 off coupon! There is also a quiz that will test how much you know about your dog’s teeth. When you take the quiz, you can enter for a chance to win a Milk-Bone gift basket that includes a $250 Walmart gift card!
When's the last time you looked at your dog's teeth to see what shape they are in?
My dog loves Milkbones. They are his favorite treat.
I wish my little guy would eat stuff like that but he hates anything hard like that. His breath smells like death! UGH!! He so needs something like this.
We always have these on hand for our dog. He loves chewing on treats and I think it is so important. It has really helped keep his teeth nice and clean!
My mom raised show dogs when I was younger and we only used Milk Bone brand products for their training.
I had no idea how common this was in older dogs. My dog does like the Milkbones.
Milkbone is definitely the brand I look to first! Thanks for the coupon!
I don’t have e a doggy anymore but when I did, she loved her Milkbones!
These sound great and really beneficial for dogs. I will have to make sure my sister knows about these for her dogs.
I no longer have a dog but I wish we had had some of these for him. He was a rescue and his teeth were awful. He would not let anyone get in there and brush so this sure would have helped.
You just reminded me that we need to go get a box of Milk Bones for our new puppy for Christmas. We go through lots of treats!
We don’t have a dog but these sounds like great treats if you have one.
Our dog is crazy about milkbones! We always get him new ones for Christmas in his stocking. 🙂
Good to know! I need to get our little furbabys present still, planning on doing that tomorrow. Adding these to the list!
It’s great to keep your dog’s teeth healthy. It’s even better that dogs can actually enjoy it!
I don’t currently have a pup, but I know how important dental care is for them. You also want to make sure you’re giving them healthy options. Looks great!
My pup loved these, I wish that they made them for bigger dogs too.
What a good reminder to take care of a doggies teeth. Their teeth needs care also and it’s good that Milkbone products help dog owners do that.
These sound great for their teeth. Plus they are perfect for your furbabies stocking!
Love that the dog treats help to keep the dogs mouth healthy!!! I am going to have to tell our friends about these!
Taking care of your dogs teeth is super important. Bad teeth can lead to other problems down the line.
Milkbones have always been my pups favorite treats. They just love them. Great treats.
I had NO IDEA that gum disease is a common and serious problem in dogs. We currently don’t have a dog but are considering it for the future once our son is a little older. Thank you for sharing the info!
Milkbones are tops around here. That is a nice giveaway.
Milkbone is the brand I buy for my parent’s pups. They love it the best.
When I was a kid and we had dogs I remember my parents getting milkbones for the dogs.
Thanks for the coupon. I am going to try the quiz as I am curious to see how much I know about dog teeth.
Milkbone is what we bought when we had dogs. They loved them and I was glad it helped keep their teeth healthy.
My 2015 resolutions include taking better care of my dog’s teeth! Thank you for sharing!
We are a cat family but these look like great things for the dogs teeth. Maybe a yummy treat too!
I agree that taking care of your dog’s teeth is just as important as your own. Milkbone has some great products and I love seeing they have brushing chews. We actually check out our dog’s teeth on a very regular basis.
I do not have dogs but my brother my SIL do so will recommend this to them if they are not always using something similar for their dogs
I need to get some of these for my dogs. My older dog needs her teeth cleaned at the vet. Bones have helped some and occasionally the bones will knock the tarter off. I also tried the stuff that you put in their water. I’m not sure it helped.
This is really good, I like these bones; it’s important to take care of our dogs teeth!
This sounds like a great product. It’s so important to look after your dogs teeth.
My dog loves her daily Milkbone treat. As long as it is a certain flavor she will eat it!
Great article! Dogs teeth are just as important as us humans. I love the bones for helping to fend off the plaque control. 🙂
If we have a dog, we should be responsible to take care of them too – definitely something to check on!
Wow this is a great prize. I use Milk bone products for my dogs. I will have to take a look at their teeth.
Aww I love dogs! They’re teeth are definitely just as important as ours!
Dogs gotta have healthy teeth too! 🙂 Milkbone has been around forever. Guess they’re doing something right. 🙂
Trying to use a toothbrush on a pet is definitely a tough job lol. Better to do this.
You know, I have two dogs now, and this might be something I need to try for them. I want to do whats best for them, and I never was the one who took care of the pets when I was growing up. I will definitely pick up Milkbone when I am shopping for them next.
Sounds like a great treat for dogs! My kids definitely wish we had a dog of our own 😉
My dogs would just LOVE them. They are all about the treats.
My dog used to love things like this. Oral hygiene was never a chore with him! Unlike clipping his nails.
I love our adopted dog but he’s getting on in years (almost 12!) and his teeth (and breath) are starting to show it. We’ve tried a few different foods but I hadn’t thought of a separate bone for keeping his teeth clean, I will be checking these out.
Thanks for letting us know about the coupon. I buy these for my dogs.
That’s so cool that there is a product like that that makes it easy for pet owners!
We used to have Milkbone for our dog. Definitely helped keep his teeth clean.
Awesome post indeed. It is so important to have dental care the proper way for our fur babies. Thanks for sharing. This is an awesome giveaway too,
We just had our dog’s teeth cleaned, and it was so expensive. I’m trying this on him next time. Thanks!
These are great product innovation. I bet dog lovers are delighted to have this in the market.
I’ve used milk bone treats before, but didn’t think they were too healthy. I’ve used greenies, but they are expensive. I might try and look to see if these are any better, or at least cheaper.