rawhides and bad breath

When you go down the isle with rawhides and dentabones, you probably can't help but think if they really do the job. Can a biscuit that is much like a treat really help with Buster's bad breath? And does "brushing" their teeth really work? For some dogs the answer is yes. The action of actually chewing on the rawhide or bone helps with gum disease and tartar build up. For the rest of the dogs, like my Zeus, the answer is no. What my guy does is basically knaws on them enough to make them soft enough to swallow...whole! Then about 10 minutes later will puke them up just to re-eat them. So for him, these remedies do absolutely nothing and we need to have his teeth cleaned at least once a year. For Annie, on the other hand, this works beautifully and she is only in need of a teeth cleaning every two to three years. Hopefully your animal will actually enjoy destroying the bone!