the USA These dental chews are made in the USA.

Minties® Dental treats provide vet-recommended dental care for your dogs.

Minties® have unique hardness, shape and texture to keep your dog's teeth clean and healthy as he or she chews. Each Minties® treat contains several natural ingredients that work in your dog's mouth and stomach to promote fresh breath and reduce unpleasant odors.

Mint products can cause health problems. Dogs should never consume mint products meant for humans, including breath mints or candies, which contain chemical ingredients and added sugars that may cause tooth decay, elevated blood sugar, and weight gain in canines.

PetIQ Inc. (NASDAQ:PETQ), owner of the VetIQ Petcare Wellness Center clinics, said its expansion will include locations at Walmart and other retailers.

Nestlé Nestlé took over the Rowntree's brand globally in 1981. They are now sold as "Allens Minties" (Nestlé acquired the Allens brand in 1985.) In 1930 or 1931, a factory was set up in Auckland, New Zealand. Cadbury now manufactures the lollies as "Pascall Minties".

Ingredients. Rice Flour, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Natural Chicken Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Garlic, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Alfalfa (Source of Chlorophyll), Parsley, Fennel, Dill, Peppermint Oil, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative).

The best overall dog chew is Virbac C.E.T VeggieDent Fr3sh Tartar Control Chews. The plant-based treats come in four sizes and are easy to digest. Another great option are Greenies, which come in original, as well as special formulas for puppies, adults, and overweight pets.

We recommend giving your dog a Minties® Dental Treat once per day in accordance with the directions on product packaging or your vet's instructions.

It's important to only give a dental chew once a day.” Keep these tips in mind when giving your dog a dental chew, from Dr. Danielle: WHIMZEES® can be used as a training option so asking your pup for good behavior or rewarding them for it is encouraged prior to giving the treat.

We humans mostly use the peppermint and spearmint varieties and both of these are safe for dogs to eat. However, never feed your dog pennyroyal mint as this is toxic to dogs.

Elise Burns is the founder and CEO of VetIQ Staffing. As a working mom, Elise felt like there needed to be more options for veterinarians who wanted a more flexible lifestyle. She also wanted to be able to provide the best work/life balance to prevent burnout.