Ark Naturals Breath Bursts Brushless Toothpaste Peppermint Dental Sticks for Large Dogs (6 oz)

Peppermint Breath Bursts Dental Sticks for Large Dogs

Product Description

These soft-baked Breath Bursts dental sticks are made to freshen your large dog's breath. Each stick has a peppermint toothpaste center paired with a textured surface, working together to help polish teeth, cut back on plaque, and support healthy gums as your dog chews. They're made in the USA, rated soft on the brand's chew scale, and sized for dogs over 40 pounds.

Benefits

• Instant Breath Refresh: A peppermint-infused toothpaste center delivers a quick burst of freshness after every single chew session.
• Mechanical Teeth Cleaning: Abrasive outer ridges gently clean teeth and polish them with every chew your dog takes.
• Healthier Gums: This texture cuts down on plaque. Gums get stronger and healthier over time.
• Gentle on Teeth: It's on the soft end of the chew scale. Good for dogs that chew carefully.
• More Than a Treat: Use it for training, as a snack, or to freshen breath fast.

Ingredients

Long grain rice, vegetable glycerin, water, cranberries, honey, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), gelatin, brewers dried yeast, natural flavors, calcium carbonate, dried Proprionibacterium freudenreichii fermentation product, citric acid (preservative), lecithin, salt, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), natural peppermint flavor, sodium hexametaphosphate.

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How to Use

Usage Instructions

• Daily Dental Routine: Use this stick with your dog's regular dental care. Don't rely on it alone.
• Calorie Limit: Keep treats under 10% of daily calories. This helps keep their diet balanced.
• Weight and Age: For healthy dogs only. Must be 6 months or older and over 40 pounds.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Monitor While Chewing: Watch your dog while they chew this stick. This helps prevent choking.
• Not a Meal Replacement: Give this treat now and then. Don't use it in place of regular meals.
• Correct Size Match: This is for large-breed dogs only. Not for dogs under 40 pounds or younger than 6 months.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes Breath Bursts different from Ark Naturals' other dental chews?

Ans: Breath freshening is the main focus here. Breath Bursts uses a peppermint or cinnamon toothpaste center to freshen breath fast. It still cleans teeth and cuts down on plaque, like other Ark Naturals chews do, but breath is what it's built around.

Q2: How often should I give my large dog this dental stick?

Ans: These sticks are meant to be used as needed alongside your dog's regular dental routine, not as a strict daily requirement. Keep an eye on how many treats you give overall, staying under 10% of your dog's total daily calorie intake.

Q3: Is this stick suitable for smaller dogs?

Ans: This 6 oz bag is formulated for large dogs weighing over 40 pounds. Ark Naturals also makes a smaller Breath Bursts Bits option in a 4 oz bag, sized specifically for small breed dogs with lighter chewing needs and smaller mouths.

Q4: What flavor options are available for this dental stick?

Ans: Breath Bursts dental sticks for large dogs come in both peppermint and cinnamon flavors. Both varieties use the same base recipe and provide the same dental benefits, so the choice mostly comes down to your dog's personal flavor preference rather than any difference in effectiveness.

Q5: Can I use this as my dog's only dental care product?

Ans: No, give Breath Bursts once in a while, not every day. They work alongside your dog's regular dental care, not in place of it. Daily brushing still matters, and so do professional cleanings and any other dental products your vet suggests.

Q6: What age and size dog is this stick meant for?

Ans: This particular Breath Bursts stick is designed for dogs 6 months and older, weighing more than 40 pounds. If your dog falls outside this age or weight range, look for a size and formula that better matches their specific needs.

Q7: Is it safe to give my dog this stick every day?

Ans: Yes, but watch how many treats your dog eats in total. Breath Bursts should stay under 10% of daily calories. Stay close while your dog chews. If something seems off after a while, talk to your vet.