According to the 2005-2006 APPMA National Pet Owners Survey, at least 74 million dogs live in the United Sates. 80% of them will need dental care by the time they are 3 years old (American Veterinary Dental Society). Approximately 10% of dog owners actually seek professional dental care for their dogs. Home dental care should be an important part of a dog owners’ routine.
SAFE & DIGESTIBLE
The safety of your best friend is our #1 concern. White Bites® treats are specially formulated for dissolvability.
Many competitive oral care dog treats are processed in a complicated manner involving several different operations that often process wheat gluten twice, making their treats more difficult to break down. White Bites® treats use a simpler, single-step wheat gluten process that promotes easier treat breakdown after consumption.
BREATH FRESHENING
Bye, bye doggie breath! White Bites® treats include calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate – 2 ingredients that help promote breath freshening while the abrasive texture of White Bites® treats help scrape tartar and plaque. In the long term, tartar and plaque control helps maintain oral hygiene and fresh breath.
PALATABILITY & CHEW TIME
White Bites® treats are formulated to maintain 7-8 minutes of chewing time which is critical for your dog’s abrasive teeth cleaning. The extremely tasty formulation of White Bites® treats will maintain your dog’s interest for that important period of teeth cleaning. You’ll love White Bites® treats for the long-term breath freshening and teeth cleaning results! Your dog will love White Bites® treats for the delicious taste!
Ingredients
Wheat Gluten, Gelatin, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Water, Pea Protein, Corn Oil, Natural Flavor, Titanium Dioxide Color, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate (a Preservative), Sodium Alginate, FD&C Blue #1, Sodium Bisulfate and Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda).
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein, (Min)........45%
Crude Fat, (Min)................2%
Crude Fiber, (Max)............2%
Moisture, (Max)...............18%
AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES
Each dog needs a treat that is specifically sized for its own weight. White Bites® treats are available in Small, Medium and Large sizes for dogs 8 weeks and older.
TEETH CLEANING
One of the keys to help maintain good oral hygiene is to prevent the accumulation of plaque and tartar. Feeding your pet abrasive treats such as White Bites® treats may help prevent the accumulation of plaque and tartar.
Some competitive oral care dog treats clean teeth with a harsh, mechanical action achieved via the hardness of the treat. This hardness is usually achieved through complex manufacturing processes. The end product can result in inadequate dissolvability after ingestion.
White Bites® treats are formulated with an edible, great tasting, baking soda infused compound. The consistency of the treats abrades the teeth to help scrape plaque and tartar with a chewing action that helps clean and brighten as a result.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL CARE
Proper oral care is vital to help maintain your dog’s best oral hygiene. Bacteria naturally found in the mouth can multiply to form plaque, a sticky substance that coats tooth surfaces. In addition, minerals in saliva and food can bind with the plaque to form tartar (also known as calculus). Tartar can be seen as a hard, unsightly brown discoloration on your dog’s teeth. While the accumulation of tartar is often first observed along the gum line, it can build up until it covers a major part of the tooth surface if left untreated.
For complete oral guidance, consult your veterinarian and follow the stated recommendations.
Dental tips
Prevention is key to avoid painful diseases, treatments and dental costs.
Dental diseases can affect any dog; in fact almost 70% of all dogs have some form of dental disease that needs professional treatment.
Dental problems are painful; most dogs suffer in silence as they have no way to share their pain. Instead, they try to live thru it, often times swallowing their food whole as it becomes too painful to chew.
Bacterial infections in the mouth of a dog can migrate into the bloodstream, through vital organs such as the heart and kidneys.
Puppies, just like humans, go thru a teething process and need to chew on safe treats and toys. This helps to soothe aching gums and to help the new teeth erupt.
Veterinarians and dental professionals suggest supplementing tooth brushing with tartar reducing foods, treats and toys.