Toys that are good for dental care

Taking care of your pet’s oral health is important but it doesn’t have to be tedious and boring. A good and detailed dental regime matters, but there are also toys you can buy to supplement this regime. These toys provide hours of fun for your cat or dog, and clean their teeth in the process. It’s a win-win!

Here are some toys that are good for dental care.

1. KONG Dental Stick

It’s common knowledge that a KONG toy is the king of all chew toys. This brand makes products that are highly durable and resist the jaws of even the most powerful chewers. It’s a moment of rejoicing, then, that KONG has come out with a dental stick specifically designed to clean your dog’s teeth as they chew on it. This dental stick has patented Denta-Ridges ^TM that produce gentle abrasion as your dog chews, thus reducing plague and massaging the gums. The toy’s unique shape allows it to clean more thoroughly than most chew toys. AND it’s a stick – which means endless hours of fun playing fetch with your dog. Use this toy to play with your pet or simply give it to them to gnaw on for hours – either way, their teeth will be cleaned.

2. Petstages Mint Stick

Cats need dental attention too and toys for dental care are often the best way to keep their teeth clean on a regular basis (remember, this should always be addition to a dental care routine, not a substitute for it). The Petstages Mint Stick fights two villains in one: it helps clean the plaque off your cat’s teeth and fights bad breath. This toy is filled with real mint, a close cousin of catnip and an alluring element for most cats; this keeps your cat’s breath minty fresh as they chew on this toy. You can also press and roll of the centre of the toy to release more mint to its ends. Its centre is also covered with netting that won’t unravel and helps clean between your cat’s teeth – much like floss.

3. Ruffwear Red Gnawt-A-Cone

Ruffwear designs all its products to resemble objects that can be found in nature. It believes a happy dog is a dog outside and we can’t disagree! The Ruffwear Red Gnawt-A-Cone is deigned to mirror a Ponderosa pine cone from Central Oregon. It is shaped as a cone with facets built into its sides to provide texture. These toys are hollow from the inside, which means you can fill them with peanut butter or treats to keep your dog entertained for hours (choose treats that are good for dental care![TM1] ). And the best part? The more your dog chews, the more their gums get massaged, leading to healthier and happier teeth.

4. Petstages Catnip Chew Mice

This toy really speaks to the hunter in your cat. Petstages Catnip Chew Mice are shaped as lightweight mice and are filled with catnip, which makes them irresistible to your cat. These toys are made of different textured cloths that clean your cat’s teeth as they chew. The body of these adorable (and slightly strange) mice is covered with netting that is highly durable and helps floss between your cat’s teeth. What’s more – these toys are lightweight, which make them easy to bat around. And we all know how much cats love jumping things!

5. Petstages Rebound Baton Dog Toy

If you know anything about dogs, you’ll know they love surprises. This baton shaped toy is designed for endless hours of fun. How, you ask? It has a bounce back action that surprises and thrills your dog, encouraging them to chew for longer. This toy is conveniently designed for your pet to hold it easily in both paws and has different ridges to help clean your dog’s teeth and massage their gums. And you can play fetch with it – don’t you just love multipurpose toys?

6. Petstages Tons of Tails

Oh, this toy is a favourite among kittens. Soft and cuddly and full of texture, Petstages Tons of Tails is a cloth ball with several tails or cords that can keep your cat entertained for hours. The toy is made out of different materials to provide a range of textures for your cat’s teeth; it also has durable netting material that cleans in between your cat’s teeth as they bite on it. Light, colourful and with a knot-like texture that drives cats wild – they will try and unpick it – Petstages Tons of Tails is on top of several lists as the best dental cat toy.