Dogs have an innate desire and need to chew.  When you own a dog, you have two choices: give them something healthy to chew or let them find something to chew (ie your shoes, furniture). Chewing is a natural behavior for dogs, as it helps pups clean their teeth, exercise their jaws, and gives them something to do when they’re feeling bored.

When I think of some chews, I have visions of cracked teeth, punctured gums or actual obstructions and these outcomes hurt your dog and can be very costly to fix.

So, with all of the choices of chews, how do we know what’s best for our dogs?