What are the ingredients of pedigree Dentastix?
Rice Flour, Wheat Starch, Glycerin, Gelatin, Gum Arabic, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Poultry Flavor, Powdered Cellulose, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Source of Vitamin C], d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Are pedigree Dentastix bad for dogs?
In short: yes. Pedigree Dentastix are very safe for your dog. They’re low in fat and sugar free, too. This means that they act a healthy treat and an important part of Dog Healthcare to keep your pup’s teeth clean and their gums strong and healthy.
Is it okay for dogs to have Dentastix everyday?
Although they’re classified as treats, Dentastix are oral care chews that can be given to dogs up to once a day. They help maintain the oral health of dogs, reducing plaque buildup.
Do pedigree Dentastix actually work?
Dentastix, and similar products, can certainly help your dog’s dental hygiene. You need to pay attention to how long it takes your dog to eat them. If the doggo takes his or her time to chow on the treat, that means they’re getting the most out of it and that it’s cleaning their teeth properly.
What’s wrong with Dentastix?
Each Dentastix only contains 2.3% sodium tripolyphosphate which means 97.7% of the ingredients aren’t actually helping to clean your dog’s teeth and some of the ingredients e.g. cereals might be causing more harm than good. The majority of the tooth and gum cleaning action is down to the shape, not the ingredients.
Where are pedigree Dentastix made?
Our PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX® are manufactured in our own facilities in the United Stated and Canada.
Do pedigree Dentastix contain antifreeze?
Pedigree can change the Dentastix recipe depending on what’s available or cheapest. Minerals (including 2.3% sodium tripolyphosphate): Sodium Tripolyphosphate (E451) is an artificial preservative which, according to Wikipedia, is a component of commercial detergents, antifreeze and flame retardants.
What can I give my dog instead of Dentastix?
7 Healthy Dog Treat Alternatives to Dentastix
- Coconut and Chia Seed (new flavour)
- Banana and Peanut Butter (new flavour)
- Carrot and Pumpkin.
- Cranberry and Sweet Potato.
- Kale and Apple.
Are pedigree Dentastix grain free?
It’s the same teeth-cleaning action of DENTASTIX treats—without the grains. They’re easy to digest and easy to enjoy. These breath-freshening treats are made without corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors or dyes. Plus, the chewy texture has been clinically proven to scrape away plaque.
Does Dentastix have calcium?
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) and zinc sulphate are the two active ingredients in our scientifically proven recipe that, alongside the chew’s special texture, reduce tartar build-up by up to 80%. STPP and zinc sulphate help to capture the calcium available in the dogs mouth to slow down the build-up of tartar.
Do pedigree Dentastix contain wheat?
These breath-freshening treats are made without corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors or dyes. Plus, the chewy texture has been clinically proven to scrape away plaque. Treat your pet to cleaner teeth with DENTASTIX.