Small dog dental chew?

[misticaleclipse]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good dental chew for dogs under 10lbs? Almost all the ones I have seen are for dogs over 10lbs, except for the greenies where they want me to feed my dog these little bite things, uh no.....

Any comments about how safe or healthy the chews are is welcome also.

(oh and I brush Charlies teeth every day and he has his nylabone and beef bones but I like being extra careful due to all the issues with smaller dogs and bad teeth)

 

[Herschel]

Sam's Yams (or dehydrate your own sweet potatoes).

http://www.frontporchpets.com/

 

[misticaleclipse]

Thank you, but it appears they have no retailers in Canada.

I don't have a dehydrater and since I just bought a new house I really don't have the cash to buy one.

Thank you for the suggestions though.

 

[Mordy]

You can try pieces of fresh carrots and apples. Sometimes that's sufficient already.

 

[Herschel]

I tried something a few days ago that was really messy, but Herschel loved it!

I was putting broccoli in something and I gave him the rest of the stalk. He basically chewed on it and tore it apart over the course of 40 minutes.

Dr2Little dehydrates her sweet potatoes in the oven. You might want to PM her and ask her about it.

 

[misticaleclipse]

Thank you both. I love the carrot idea. I think I might freeze them so they last longer.

 

[Lola.]

I've heard you can dehydrate sweet potatoes in the oven by slicing them into 1/4 strips, baking them at 150-200 degrees for a few hours, and turning them over occasionally. Never tried it so can't say if it works or not, but now that I remember I might pick up a few yams at the store next time.