Companion Animals

Dog Preventive Dental Welfare

New dog dental care products including enzymatic chews and water additives are improving home dental care accessibility.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in dog preventive dental welfare
Millions of animals benefit from better companion animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Accessible dental products improve prevention in dogs whose owners cannot brush.

What You Can Do

Use dental products appropriate to your dog
Attend annual dental checks to monitor effectiveness
Advocate for dental care guidance in dog ownership education
Support development of accessible dental prevention tools