This post is sponsored by Milk-Bone. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Milk-Bone, but Daily Dog Tag only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Milk-Bone is not responsible for the content of this article.
Recently Milk-Bone ® introduced a new product, Milk-Bone Brushing Chews™ that makes it easy to maintain oral health in dogs. I’m not one to brush my dogs’ teeth on a regular basis even though I know I should. So I was excited to receive free samples of the new Brushing Chews for my dogs. They loved the Brushing Chews so much that I couldn’t get them to pose for photos. Fearing that they would devour all of them before I got a decent shot, I packed the Milk-Bone® Brushing Chews™ up and went to my favorite photographer/sister Alice G Patterson. Her Pomeranian, Darla, did a fabulous job restraining herself for a while.
The first thing I wondered about these chews was how they differ from other products I give my dogs. They have a unique shape including 75-degree twist that is designed to help dogs maneuver the chew to clean down to the gum line, including hard-to-reach back teeth. Additionally, Milk-Bone Brushing Chews they are covered with nubs and ridges designed to clean like bristles on a toothbrush. Based on the shape and texture, I expected them to be easily pliable, but that wasn’t the case.
Theo, a very fast and aggressive chewer, takes several minutes to chew his, meaning the brushing chew is cleaning his teeth better than something he wolfs down in 3 seconds flat.
From Milk-Bone: “When fed daily Milk-BoneBrushing Chews are clinically proven to be as effective as brushing a dog’s teeth twice per week based on the reduction of tartar build-up and bad breath. Milk-Bone Brushing Chews are so effective that they have earned the trusted Veterinary Oral Health Council’s (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance, the pet industry’s equivalent of the American Dental Association (ADA), for preventing tartar buildup.”
80% of dogs have periodontal disease by age 3. Treating periodontal disease often involves anesthesia which can be risky and expensive.
In order to keep my dogs’ teeth healthy, I can either brush their teeth twice a week or feed them this treat every day. Milk Bone Brushing Chews are available in three sizes: mini, small/medium and large. We used the small/medium sized ones for this photo shoot, because Theo, Nelly and Sophie MAY have eaten all the minis…
The drawback to these is they have a strong fragrance, which makes it harder to hide them from my dogs, even in the resealable plastic bag. (However, I can’t smell them when they are in the bag.)
Milk-Bone wants to offer a Milk-Bone Brushing Chew Dental Pack to 15 different winners. The Giveaway will be open through 11:59 pm Eastern Time, April 30th. All you need to do to enter is fill out the rafflecopter and make sure you do the mandatory entry by leaving a comment on this post. One winner per household!
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Follow Alice G Patterson Photography on Facebook to see her latest photos. Follow Milk-Bone on Facebook too! Milk-Bone (still located in the U.S.) has been making dog biscuits since 1908.
About Alice G Patterson Photography: Based in Central New York, Alice is a bi-coastal portrait, commercial and event photographer. Alice is available for travel. She has three dogs of her own.
This post is sponsored by Milk-Bone. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Milk-Bone, but Daily Dog Tag only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Milk-Bone is not responsible for the content of this article.
Lindsay says
I like the sound of those! I don’t brush my dog’s teeth either, even though I know I should.
And that Pomeranian is so, so cute!
Kris says
I might have to try these out on my little pup!
Alice says
All my dogs love these!
saved by dogs says
Looks like a must try.
Have you ever tried to brush a grumpy old Chihuahua’s teeth? Biscuits are better!
Barb says
I gotta get some of these for my dogs. They HATE having their teeth brushed and they have tartar and bad breath.
Aimee @ Irresistible Pets says
I LOVE the pics you took with the chalk background! Chuy loves these too! Awesome post!
Beth says
Thanks Aimee!
JAMIE says
My dog loves to chase the Squirrels
Laurel N says
Do these work better than the pedigree ones or greenies?
Beth says
My dogs love all of them, I don’t know if one brand is more effective than another brand.
Susan Lesnik says
Checked them out at Target……definitely want to try
jackie aldrich says
My Boston Terrior loves the flavored milk bones for his treats!
Eve McPartland says
Can’t wait to let my Freddie enjoy these!
Marlene Simeonoglou says
he loves to chew our socks, lol
Beth says
lol!
Susan says
My pup will love these!
Maria Pasillas says
My dogs love Milk-bone biscuits. Need to get some Milk bone brushing chew dental for my dogs
grace phillips says
Got to try these!!
Felicia says
My dog loves eating treats! He tried these chews and he really enjoyed them!
Janet says
I need to get some of those for my dogs!
Jen knutsen says
Will definitely have to try these! I don’t like brushing their teeth + they Love treats= Milkbone brushing chews! Thanks!
Beth says
I’m not one for brushing my dogs’ teeth either. They love the chews.
alli says
My dog should try these
Laura Radler says
This sounds like a great product, plus my dogs already love milk bones!
Debra Ratcliff says
I know my 5 dogs would love them going to give them a try
Donna Coleman says
My lab will absolutely love these; cause she’s always trying to chew everything!!!!
kristin says
This is by far the most favorite treat that my dog buddy loves he will pick a milk bone over all others !!!! We would love to try the dental milk bones !!!
Beth says
I hope your dogs get a chance to try these!
kristin says
We love milk bones
Sharon says
I want to find out how I could get samples of the new brushing chews. I have 2 shih tzus under 20lbs.
Thank you!!!
Beth says
Hi Sharon,
You have a chance to win by filling out the above rafflecopter. Good luck!
Gail says
would like for my doggies to try these to see if they are better then the ones they get now.
Gail says
both my dogs love to play catch with a tennis ball.
Hannah says
Pick me! I have a black pomeranian named Zoe! I have been trying to find a dental friendly treat for her that she doesn’t swallow whole.
Daslyn says
My Yorkie love milk bones and she will love to try the new brushing chews bones. Thank you! <3
chrissy savant says
WHERE ARE THESE MADE?
Beth says
To the best of my knowledge they are made in the United States.