October means one thing at our house, and probably yours too…candy. Bowls of it on the counter, wrappers piling up, little ones building a stash that’ll last till Thanksgiving. And every year we watch dogs eye that candy bowl like it’s the greatest discovery ever. (Please, for your pup’s sake, keep the chocolate up high.)
But here’s what we think about every fall…your dog wants treats too, and treats can work for your dog’s health instead of against it, unlike whatever’s melting in that Halloween bowl.
Let’s talk teeth for a second, because most of us don’t think about it until there’s a problem. By the time a lot of dogs turn three, they’re already showing some sign of dental trouble…plaque, tartar, bad breath, sore gums. It creeps up quietly. Left alone, it can turn into real pain, and can even affect the heart and kidneys down the road.
The good news is you can build a healthier mouth right into your dog’s daily routine, starting with what’s in the bowl.
Go! Solutions Dental + Immune Health Chicken + Salmon Recipe is new to the market, and we’re excited about this one. It was developed with a board-certified vet nutritionist, and the kibble itself is built larger and denser so it works like a toothbrush with every bite. Then there’s a parsley and peppermint blend for fresher breath, sodium hexametaphosphate to cut down on tartar, and a postbiotic that supports immune health. In a 56-day study, dogs eating it saw bad breath drop by 45%, plaque build-up drop by 21%, and gingivitis drop by nearly a third. That’s not marketing fluff…that’s what happens when a food is built around the mouth, not just the belly.
Food is one piece. Treats are the other, and Halloween gives us the perfect excuse to talk about it. Swap the “here, have whatever’s on the table” habit for something doing real work…a dental chew, a bully stick, an antler, anything with texture that scrapes at the teeth while they gnaw. We offer a large selection of them, and our staff can point you toward the right size and texture for your dog specifically.
So this October, let the little ones have their Halloween candy. Give your dog something that’s actually good for them…and watch the tail wag just as hard either way.
Stop by The Hungry Puppy at 1288 Highway 33 in Farmingdale for a free sample, or $10 off any 4# bag. Don’t have time to stop in? That’s no problem, call us at 732-938-4470…we’re always happy to talk teeth (and treats).
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