Quick answer
Dogs can't brush their own teeth, so dental care needs to be part of their daily routine. Without it, plaque and tartar build up quickly, leading to bad breath, gum disease and tooth loss, and can even affect wider health.
A daily natural dental chew is one of the easiest ways to help. Our Vital Dental Chews are around 12cm long, with grooved sides that help clean teeth as your dog chews. Feed 1–2 a day depending on size, count them into the daily food allowance and always supervise chewing.
Why Is Dental Care Important for Your Dog?
What happens when teeth are left to look after themselves
Keeping your dog's teeth clean and healthy is essential for their overall wellbeing. Unlike us, dogs can't brush their own teeth (unless you're happy to sacrifice a chair leg or two), so dental care needs to be built into their daily routine.
Without regular care, plaque and tartar can build up quickly. That leads to bad breath, gum disease and tooth loss, and poor oral health has been linked to infections that can affect the heart, liver and kidneys.
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The benefits
Why regular dental care is worth it
- Helps prevent plaque and tartar build-up
- Reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth loss
- Freshens breath
- Supports overall health, including the heart and kidneys
- Can help your dog live a longer, more comfortable life
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The challenges
Why it's easy to let it slip
- Brushing can be time-consuming
- Some dogs resist brushing or having their mouth handled
- It only works if you're consistent
- Professional cleaning at the vet can be costly
- The wrong technique or products can cause irritation
Bottom line: a natural dental chew turns daily dental care into something your dog looks forward to, with none of the stress of brushing.
How Big Are They and How Do You Use Them?
Our Fidelis Vital Dental Chews are designed to make daily dental care simple, effective and enjoyable. Each chew has grooved sides developed to help descale teeth as your dog chews. That natural chewing action helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up, supporting cleaner teeth and healthier gums over time.
| Detail | Vital Dental Chews |
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| Length | Around 12cm per chew |
| Shape | Grooved sides to help descale teeth |
| How many | 1–2 chews a day, depending on your dog's size |
| Main ingredient | Beef, paired with a second protein |
| Flavours | Five, including single-protein and superfood recipes |
| Ingredients | 100% natural, with no fillers or artificial preservatives |
| Process | Gently air-dried at low temperatures, never extruded |
What's Inside Each Chew?
Every Vital Dental Chew combines two high-quality proteins. Beef is always the main ingredient, paired with chicken, duck, rabbit or turkey.
Why beef? Through extensive testing, we found beef gives the ideal balance of durability and texture. It makes the chew last long enough to deliver real dental benefits while staying tasty, using only 100% natural ingredients.
The range comes in five flavours, either as single-protein chews or with added superfoods for extra benefits, such as glucosamine to support joints and salmon oil for a healthy skin and coat.
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Grooved design
Helps descale teeth and reach areas ordinary treats can't.
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100% natural
No artificial additives, fillers or preservatives, just real ingredients.
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Gently air-dried
Slow, low-temperature drying keeps nutrients, flavour and durability.
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Functional recipes
Options with glucosamine for joints or salmon oil for skin and coat.
Why Choose Fidelis Dental Chews?
- Help reduce plaque and tartar through natural chewing
- Promote fresher breath and healthier gums
- Made with beef as the core protein for strength and chew resistance
- Durable yet enjoyable, encouraging longer chewing for better results
- An easy, stress-free alternative to brushing as part of your dog's daily routine
How We Make Our Dental Chews
Every chew goes through the same simple, careful three-step process:
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Sourcing and preparation
We source ingredients from trusted, human-grade suppliers across Europe, with full traceability. Each ingredient is trimmed, cleaned and hand-checked, and for the Vital range we add carefully selected supplements to support dental health and overall wellbeing.
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Shaping and air-drying
Ingredients are finely minced and shaped on our purpose-built machine to create natural grooves, without extrusion. Each piece is checked and then gently air-dried at low temperatures for up to 20 hours to keep its nutrients, texture and flavour.
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Inspection and packing
Every piece is hand-inspected, and any that don't meet our standards are donated to a local dog charity. Approved chews are weighed, packed into kraft paper bags or buckets, dated and sent to our warehouse.
Our minimal processing advantage: unlike many standard dental chews, ours are never extruded and contain no fillers or artificial preservatives. Low-temperature drying protects the natural vitamins and minerals in each ingredient, giving a crunchy, semi-durable chew with the real taste dogs love.
"Crunchy clean teeth"
"Bert is obsessed with these crunchy flossers and his vet always comments on how clean his teeth are, and no brushing our end too."
Natural Dental Chews: The Fidelis Difference
Our dental chews are developed to make everyday dental care simple, effective and good for your dog's overall health. Carefully chosen ingredients and a purpose-built shape support cleaner teeth and healthy gums through natural chewing, so daily dental care becomes something your dog looks forward to rather than avoids.
The range suits dogs of different sizes and needs, and the firm but enjoyable texture encourages longer chewing, which is key to helping reduce plaque and tartar. As with all natural treats, each chew may look slightly different. That's a sign of the real ingredients and minimal processing behind every piece.
Our Most Popular Dental Chews
How Often Should You Feed a Vital Dental Chew?
We recommend 1–2 chews a day, depending on your dog's size. Regular use helps keep teeth clean without the stress of brushing, making it an easy addition to your dog's daily routine.
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Count it into the daily allowance
Chews are part of your dog's overall food intake, so reduce main meals slightly to avoid overfeeding, especially if you give two a day.
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Keep water close by
Always make sure fresh drinking water is available while your dog enjoys their chew.
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Supervise and introduce gradually
Watch that your dog chews properly and doesn't try to swallow large pieces. If they're new to dental chews, introduce them slowly and see how they get on.
The Real Benefits of Fidelis Dental Chews
Owners who choose Fidelis Vital Dental Chews often notice clear improvements in their dog's oral health, breath and overall comfort. With regular use, dogs can have cleaner teeth and healthier gums, helping to stop common dental problems before they progress.
Good dental health isn't just about teeth. It plays a key role in your dog's long-term wellbeing, and a simple, natural daily chew is one of the easiest ways to support it.
"Zippi's favourite dental chew"
"They are Zippi's favourite treat! She likes all flavours and takes them off to crunch them in comfort."
Dental Chew FAQs
Why is dental care important for dogs?
Without regular dental care, plaque and tartar build up on your dog's teeth, leading to bad breath, gum disease and tooth loss. Poor oral health has also been linked to infections that can affect the heart, liver and kidneys.
Do dental chews really clean dogs' teeth?
Dental chews help clean teeth through natural chewing action. Our Vital Dental Chews have grooved sides designed to help descale teeth, and their firm texture encourages longer chewing, which helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up over time.
How many dental chews can my dog have a day?
We recommend 1–2 Vital Dental Chews a day, depending on your dog's size. Count them as part of your dog's daily food intake and reduce main meals slightly to avoid overfeeding.
How big are Fidelis Vital Dental Chews?
Each Vital Dental Chew is around 12cm long, with grooved sides that help descale teeth as your dog chews.
What are Fidelis dental chews made from?
Each chew combines two high-quality proteins, with beef always the main ingredient, paired with chicken, duck, rabbit or turkey. Some recipes include added superfoods such as glucosamine for joints or salmon oil for skin and coat. They are made from 100% natural ingredients with no fillers or artificial preservatives.
Are Fidelis dental chews extruded?
No. Our dental chews are never extruded. Ingredients are minced, shaped on a purpose-built machine and gently air-dried at low temperatures for up to 20 hours to keep their natural nutrients and flavour.
Can dental chews replace brushing?
Dental chews are an easy, stress-free way to support your dog's dental health every day, especially for dogs that won't tolerate brushing. Regular vet checks are still important to catch any dental problems early.
Should I supervise my dog with a dental chew?
Yes. Always supervise your dog while they chew to make sure they are chewing properly and not trying to swallow large pieces, and keep fresh water available.
Final Thoughts
Healthy teeth are a big part of a healthy dog. A natural dental chew each day helps keep plaque in check, freshens breath and gives your dog something they genuinely look forward to.
Find the right flavour for your dog in our full Vital Dental Chews range.
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