Kong Dental Oral Health Chew Toy - Large

Kong Dental Oral Health Chew Toy - Large
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Kong Dental Oral Health Chew Toy - XL
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Kong Dental Oral Health Chew Toy - Large

Providing proper dental care is one of the most important aspects of pet health care. In fact, gum disease is the #1 health problem diagnosed by veterinarians. Statistically over 80% of all dogs over the age of 2 years have some form of periodontal disease. Left untreated, periodontal disease can cause bad breath, tooth loss, pain and infections. Infections can leach bacteria into the blood stream and lead to serious problems such as heart, lung, liver and kidney disease.

The use of Kong Dental Stick in a comprehensive dental treatment plan can help minimize the build up of tartar and plaque which leads to periodontal disease. Along with annual professional cleanings and regular brushing, Dental Kongs can be used twice a week or more to help keep your dog's teeth sparkling clean. The unique ridges gently massage your dogs teeth and gums. Just fill the ridges with a doggie toothpaste, peanut butter or other favorite soft treat.

Kong Dental chew toys also help satisfy your dog's natural drives. Today most dogs don't have to work for food. In nature, however, dogs are predatory meateaters. Hunting for food is physically and intellectually challenging. The hunt is their "work." Success on the job results in a well-earned "paycheck"-their meal. Eating meat of the bone satisfies their hunger, exercises their jaw muscles and keeps their teeth and gums clean. Depriving dogs of their natural drives can result in serious behavior issues including excessive barking, destructive chewing, soiling, digging and separation anxiety. In fact, 60% of dogs in shelters are there because of behavioral issues. By putting your dog to work you can keep your dog busy and out of trouble. And we all know that busy dogs are happy dogs and eventually tired dogs-what could be better! I'm sure your dog will agree toy+treat+job+clean teeth+naptime=one heck of a good day! Made in the USA

Sizing: Proper Dental Kong sizing is determined by your dog's size and chewing temperment

Sizing Tips:

1. Size Up - If your dog destroys a Denal Kong in a short period of time, try a larger Dental Kong
2. Multiple Dogs - Provide Dental Kongs sized for the largest and/or most tenacious chewer in the house.
3. Jawrobics - Regular use of Dental Kong will strengthen you dog's jaw muscles. Eventually you will need to go to the next larger size as appropriate for your dog's size.

Approximate size by breed: Please note that some breeds are on more than one list due to size variations among individual dogs.

Large: Basset Hound, Border Collie, Boxer, Chow Chow, Collie, Irish Setter, Standard Poodle, Samoyed, Standard Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, and Springer Spaniel.

Extra Large: Akita, Alaskan Malmute, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Chow Chow, Collie, Dalmation, Germand Shepard, Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Keeshound, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Standard Poodle, Rodeshian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, Siberian Husky, Staffordshire Terrier and Weimaraner.