Do dental chews replace brushing my dog's teeth?

No, they support dental health by encouraging chewing, but they do not replace regular brushing or a vet's dental check. Use a dental chew alongside a proper tooth-brushing routine rather than instead of one.

Are fish-based treats good for dogs with food sensitivities?

Fish is often used as an alternative protein for dogs sensitive to more common meats like chicken or beef, so it can be worth trying, but every dog is different. If your dog has a known allergy, introduce any new treat gradually and watch how they get on.

How many treats can I give my dog a day?

Treats of any kind should make up a small proportion of a dog's daily diet, generally no more than about ten percent, to avoid unbalancing their overall nutrition or their weight. Check the pack for specific guidance on the product you are using.

Can puppies have Go Native treats?

Introduce any new treat to a puppy gradually and in small amounts, watching how they get on, the same as with any new food. If you are unsure whether a specific product suits a young puppy, check with your vet.

Are natural dental chews suitable for small dogs?

Yes, but choose a size proportioned to your dog rather than a larger chew meant for a bigger breed, since a small dog can struggle with, or try to swallow, a piece that is too large for its mouth. Supervise any chew the first few times you offer it.

Go Native natural dog treats

Go Native is a natural treats range built around simple, short ingredient lists — dental chews flavoured with vegetables like pumpkin, broccoli, carrot and sweet potato, alongside fish-based training treats in salmon and herring. It suits owners looking for something plainer than a heavily processed treat aisle.

The dental chews

The dental range works on the same basic principle as most chew-based dental products — the physical act of chewing helps dislodge some soft plaque and debris from the teeth as your dog works through it. It is a helpful addition to dental care rather than a replacement for brushing or a vet check-up.

The vegetable flavourings — pumpkin and broccoli, carrot and sweet potato — are there for palatability rather than as a specific health claim beyond the chewing action itself. Introduce any new chew gradually and keep an eye on how your dog manages it, particularly if they tend to swallow chews quickly rather than working through them.

The fish treats

Salmon and herring treats are a straightforward option for dogs who do well on fish-based proteins, whether because of a preference, a sensitivity to more common meats, or simply for variety in the treat tin. Being fish-based, they tend to have a distinct smell, which is worth being aware of if you keep treats somewhere shared with the rest of the kitchen.

As with any treat, they should stay a small part of your dog's overall diet rather than a replacement for meals, particularly for a dog managing their weight or on a specific prescribed diet.

Pedigree DentaStix Light daily dental chews for medium and large dogs

£2.35

Common questions

Do dental chews replace brushing my dog's teeth?: No, they support dental health by encouraging chewing, but they do not replace regular brushing or a vet's dental check. Use a dental chew alongside a proper tooth-brushing routine rather than instead of one.
Are fish-based treats good for dogs with food sensitivities?: Fish is often used as an alternative protein for dogs sensitive to more common meats like chicken or beef, so it can be worth trying, but every dog is different. If your dog has a known allergy, introduce any new treat gradually and watch how they get on.
How many treats can I give my dog a day?: Treats of any kind should make up a small proportion of a dog's daily diet, generally no more than about ten percent, to avoid unbalancing their overall nutrition or their weight. Check the pack for specific guidance on the product you are using.
Can puppies have Go Native treats?: Introduce any new treat to a puppy gradually and in small amounts, watching how they get on, the same as with any new food. If you are unsure whether a specific product suits a young puppy, check with your vet.
Are natural dental chews suitable for small dogs?: Yes, but choose a size proportioned to your dog rather than a larger chew meant for a bigger breed, since a small dog can struggle with, or try to swallow, a piece that is too large for its mouth. Supervise any chew the first few times you offer it.

Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.

Go Native natural dog treats

The dental chews

The fish treats

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