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How do I keep my dogs teeth healthy with chews?

Jan 01, 2026

How do I keep my dogs teeth healthy with chews?

 Why is your dogs dental care important for their health?

Keeping your dog’s teeth clean and healthy is essential for their overall wellbeing. Unlike humans, dogs can’t brush their own teeth (unless you’re happy sacrificing a chair leg or two), so dental care needs to be built into their daily routine. 

Without proper maintenance, plaque and tartar can quickly build up, leading to bad breath, gum disease, tooth loss, and even more serious health issues such as infections that can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Pros ✔️

  • Helps prevent plaque and tartar buildup
  • Reduces risk of gum disease and tooth loss
  • Improves breath (less “doggy breath”)
  • Supports overall health (links to heart/kidney health)
  • Can extend your dog’s lifespan

Cons ❌

  • Can be time-consuming for owners
  • Some dogs resist brushing or handling
  • Requires consistency to be effective
  • Professional cleaning can be costly
  • Wrong technique/products may cause irritation

How to use & how big are they?


Our Fidelis Vital Dental Chews are designed to make daily dental care simple, effective, and enjoyable for your dog. Each chew is approximately 12cm in length and features grooved sides, specifically developed to help descale teeth as your dog chews. 

This natural chewing action works to reduce plaque and tartar buildup, supporting healthier gums and cleaner teeth over time.

We recommend feeding 1–2 chews per day, depending on your dog’s size. Regular use helps maintain oral hygiene without the stress of brushing, making it an easy addition to your dog’s daily routine.

How are they made and whats inside each stick?


For our Vital Dental Dog Chews, we combine two high-quality proteins, with beef always included as the primary ingredient and mixed with other prteins such as Chicken, Duck, Rabbit & Turkey.

Why beef?
Through extensive testing, we found beef provides the ideal balance of durability and texture, ensuring the chew lasts long enough to deliver real dental benefits while remaining highly palatable & by using only 100% natural ingredients.

Our dental chews are available in five different flavours, either as single-protein options or enhanced with added superfoods for extra health benefits. These include ingredients such as glucosamine to support joint health and salmon oil to promote a healthy coat and skin, giving you more than just a dental solution.

Why choose Fidelis as your dogs go to Dental Chew?

  • Supports daily dental hygiene by helping to reduce plaque and tartar buildup through natural chewing action
  • Grooved design helps descale teeth more effectively, reaching areas regular treats can’t
  • Helps promote fresher breath and healthier gums, improving overall oral comfort
  • Made from 100% natural ingredients with no artificial additives, fillers, or preservatives
  • Gently air-dried to retain natural nutrients, flavour, and durability for longer-lasting chewing
  • Crafted using high-quality proteins, with beef as the core ingredient for optimal strength and chew resistance
  • Designed to be durable yet enjoyable, encouraging longer chewing time for better dental benefits
  • Available in multiple flavours and functional recipes, including added superfoods like glucosamine for joints and salmon oil for skin & coat health
  • An easy, stress-free alternative to brushing, helping maintain your dog’s dental health as part of their daily routine

Our simple 3 step process for creating our Dental Chews

Step 1: Sourcing & Preparation

We source our ingredients from trusted, human-grade suppliers across Europe, ensuring full traceability and high-quality standards. Each ingredient is trimmed, cleaned and hand-checked before use in our natural dental chews for dogs

For our Vital Dental Chews range, we also include carefully selected supplements to support dental health and overall wellbeing.

Step 2: Air-Drying Process

Each ingredient is finely minced and formed using our purpose-built machine to create natural grooves, without the use of extrusion, ensuring a consistent shape in every dental chew.

Each piece is then carefully checked and gently air-dried at low temperatures for up to 20 hours. This slow drying process helps retain natural nutrients while preserving texture and flavour, creating effective dental chews for dogs.

Step 3: Inspection & Packaging

Our final stage involves a thorough hand inspection, ensuring every piece meets our quality standards, with any unsuitable items donated to a local dog charity.

The approved chews are then weighed, packed into kraft paper bags or buckets, dated and sent to our warehouse, ready for order fulfilment.

Our Minimal Processing Advantage = Healthier Teeth



At Fidelis, we focus on a simple, careful approach, preparing each ingredient to ensure only what is needed goes into every treat before gently air-drying to preserve natural nutrients and flavour.

Unlike many standard dental dog chews, ours are never extruded and contain no fillers or artificial preservatives, only clean, natural ingredients. This light-touch process helps protect essential vitamins and minerals while keeping the authentic taste dogs naturally enjoy.

By using low-temperature drying, we retain the integrity of each ingredient, resulting in a crunchy & semi durable chews for dogs while still delivering a nutritious benefits.


"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."



⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Andrew Wallis (customer review)

Natural Dental Chews – Explore The Fidelis Difference

At Fidelis, our dental chews for dogs are developed to make everyday dog dental care simple, effective, and beneficial for your dog’s overall health.

Using carefully selected ingredients and a thoughtfully designed structure, each chew is created to support cleaner teeth for dogs and healthy gums through natural chewing behaviour. Dogs instinctively enjoy the process, turning daily dental care into something they look forward to rather than avoid.

Our range is designed to suit dogs of different sizes and needs, offering a variety of recipes that combine natural dog chews with functional ingredients. Each chew is produced using a gentle preparation method that helps preserve nutritional value while achieving the ideal texture for extended chewing. This ensures a satisfying experience that actively contributes to maintaining oral hygiene for dogs.

The firm yet enjoyable consistency encourages longer chewing time, which plays a key role in helping to reduce plaque and tartar in dogs. This makes them a practical solution for ongoing dental maintenance, whether used as part of a daily routine or alongside other care methods. Simple to feed and easy to incorporate, they provide a convenient way to support your dog’s dental health without added complexity.

As with all natural dog treats, there may be slight variations in appearance from one chew to another. This reflects the real ingredients used and the minimal processing involved, ensuring every piece delivers genuine quality you can rely on.




Our Most Popular Dog Dental Chews Made by Fidelis

How often should I feed a Vital Dental Chew?

We recommend feeding 1–2 chews per day, depending on your dog’s size. Regular use helps maintain oral hygiene without the stress of brushing, making it an easy addition to your dog’s daily routine.

These chews should be fed as part of your dog’s overall daily food intake, so we recommend adjusting their main meals accordingly to avoid overfeeding—especially if feeding two chews per day. Always ensure your dog has fresh drinking water available when enjoying their chew.

As with any treat, we advise supervising your dog while feeding to ensure they are chewing properly and not attempting to swallow large pieces. This helps support safe digestion and reduces the risk of any issues. If your dog is new to dental chews, introduce them gradually and observe how they get on.

Real benefits with Fidelis Dental Chews

Dog owners who choose Fidelis Vital Dental Chews often notice clear improvements in their dog’s oral health, breath freshness, and overall comfort. With regular use, dogs can develop cleaner teeth and healthier gums, helping to prevent common dental issues before they progress.

By incorporating daily dental chews into your dog’s routine, you’re supporting the natural chewing process that helps reduce plaque and tartar buildup. This consistent action works to maintain better oral hygiene, which can lead to fresher breath and a more comfortable mouth, especially for dogs prone to dental problems.

Maintaining good dental health isn’t just about teeth—it plays a key role in your dog’s long-term wellbeing. Poor oral hygiene can lead to more serious health concerns if left unmanaged. Providing a simple, natural solution like Fidelis Vital Dental Chews helps support your dog’s health in an easy, effective way, making daily care both beneficial and enjoyable.

"Zippi's fav Dental Chew"

"They are Zippi’s favorite treat! She likes all flavours and takes them off to crunch them in comfort."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Pauline (customer review)