Dog Dental Care Made Easy: Let Them Chew!

February is Pet Dental Health Month
So Brush Up on the Easiest Way to Prevent Gum Disease, One of the Most Common Health Concerns for Dogs

For safe chewing, use a veterinarian-approved safety device like the Bow Wow Buddy® from innovator Bow Wow Labs.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of pet parents don't brush their dogs' teeth, making this February's National Pet Dental Health Month a good time to remember other canine oral care options. One of the easiest, most natural ways to ensure a dog's teeth and gums stay healthy is to encourage safe chewing.

Chewing helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup, which can prevent gum disease – one of the most prevalent health concerns in veterinary medicine. Studies show that by age three, over 80% of U.S. dogs will have some component of gum, or periodontal, disease. This condition can lead to tooth loss, chronic pain, and, in severe cases, heart, kidney and liver disease in dogs.

Giving dogs the opportunity to safely chew is one of the best preventative measures pet parents can take against gum disease. Using a veterinarian-approved safety device like the Bow Wow Buddy® allows dogs to enjoy long-term chews while increasing saliva production, which helps clear food particles and bacteria. Chewing also stimulates blood flow to the gums, supports healthier tissue, and mimics a natural brushing effect to reduce plaque and tartar buildup.  

Daily, supervised 10-minute chewing sessions with a firm SafeFit™ chew like a bully or collagen stick (allowing two to three sticks to last throughout the week) supports optimal dental health. Safety should be a top priority when offering a dog any chew. Accidental choking is possible as the treat becomes smaller, a problem that a reliable safety device can help solve.

"Our Bow Wow Buddy is the first-of-its-kind safety device that lets dogs safely chew their favorite treats, keeping their teeth and gums healthy," said Bow Wow Labs President, Brian O'Neil. "A natural behavior for dogs, chewing also provides other health benefits like redirecting nervous energy and mental stimulation."

Bow Wow Labs created the Bow Wow Buddy, the original chew stick safety device, to help prevent choking and to make treat time worry-free. As the first product of its kind, Bow Wow Buddy sets the standard for pet chewing safety, giving dogs a secure way to naturally brush their teeth and pet owners peace of mind.

About Bow Wow Labs
Founded in 2018, Bow Wow Labs develops innovative products to keep Americans' 65 million-plus dogs safer, happier and healthier. As creator of the Bow Wow Buddy®, the first safety chewing device for dogs, Bow Wow Labs helps dogs enjoy treats and satisfy their instinctual desire to chew while giving pet parents peace of mind.

The company created National Pet Choking Prevention Day, which falls on June 22 every year, to raise awareness of pet choking and ways to prevent it. Bow Wow Labs was named one of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. pet companies on the Inc. 5000 List of America's fastest-growing private companies in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The company also was honored as "Best New Emerging Brand" at SuperZoo 2022, the largest North American pet retail event, and earned the 2024 Pet Insight Vanguard Award for Pet Safety that recognized the company's industry leadership and innovation in the pet industry. For more information, visit bowwowlabs.com.

SOURCE Bow Wow Labs