ZamiPet Dental Sticks Joints - Small Dogs
ZamiPet Dental Sticks Joints (small dogs) supports overall oral health for dogs with the added benefits of Glucosamine and Rosehip for healthy joints. Its unique ZamiDental formula helps reduce plaque, tartar and bad breath, whilst the four-leaf clover shape and texture provide gentle abrasion to clean the teeth.
Directions for Use
Feed one (1) dental stick daily.
Feed under responsible supervision to ensure dental stick is adequately chewed. Not suitable for puppies under 12 weeks. Always ensure your dog has access to clean, fresh drinking water.
When to use
Use ZamiPet Dental Sticks every day to help reduce plaque, tartar and bad breath, and to clean your dog's teeth. For optimum immune system and general health support, use in conjunction with ZamiPet premium health supplements and ZamiPet HappiTreats™, following the feeding guides provided.
How do ZamiPet Dental Sticks work?
ZamiPet Dental Sticks address overall oral hygiene with added health benefits through a combination of important ingredients and actions:
1. Reduces plaque & tartar for healthy gums
ZamiPet’s unique ZamiDental formula contains Natural Seaweed, which helps reduce plaque and bad breath, combined with Sodium Tripolyphosphate and Zinc Sulphate to prevent plaque build-up and improve overall oral hygiene for your dog. Helping reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar are key to maintaining healthy gums and preventing periodontal disease.
2. Gentle abrasion cleans the teeth
The unique four-leaf clover shape of ZamiPet Dental Sticks provides gentle abrasion to clean the teeth, helping to reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar. The stick’s malleable texture also works to rub against the teeth during chewing, providing a gentle cleaning action.
3. Freshens the breath
Poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of bad breath in dogs. Studies have demonstrated that Natural Seaweed effectively reduces plaque and tartar accumulation, helping to reduce gingivitis and bad breath and provide better overall oral health.
4. Tasty dental treat(ment): flavour is key
A critical component for an effective dental stick is the chew time. Chewing provides the gentle physical abrasion required to clean the teeth. The longer your dog chews on the stick, the better the outcome for your pet's oral health, so palatability is key. ZamiPet’s delicious recipe includes salmon oil for maximum flavour and a smoky aroma dogs love, ensuring your pet will chew every last bite of the stick.
5. Added health benefits
In addition to maintaining overall oral health, ZamiPet Dental Sticks Adult include additional active ingredients - Omega-3 and Flaxseed – to support general health and immunity.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredient List
Rice; Glycerol; Tapioca Starch; Soy Flour; Natural Flavours; Flaxseed; Natural Seaweed (Ascophyllum Nodosum); Calcium Carbonate; Salmon Oil (source of Omega-3); Food Acid; Sodium Tripolyphosphate; Rosemary; Zinc Sulphate; Natural Antioxidant.
Typical Composition: Protein 6.7%; Fat 2.5%; Fibre 0.1%; Salt 0.2%; ME 239 kJ/stick.
No artificial colours or flavours.
MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA
Specially formulated with:
- Unique ZamiDental formula combining:
- Natural Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum): A species of kelp which inhibits bacterial growth, restricting plaque deposits on the teeth and the bacteria that causes bad breath.
- Sodium Tripolyphosphate: Helps prevent plaque from forming into tartar. Plaque is a soft, sticky film that builds up on teeth and under the gums, which is easier to remove through daily oral hygiene including dental sticks. Tartar is what accumulates when plaque is left on the teeth for longer than it should: it hardens and is much more difficult to remove.
- Zinc Sulphate: Helps inhibit the bacteria in the mouth that can cause bad breath and contribute to plaque and tartar formation.
- Omega-3: Important fatty acids with wide ranging health benefits for dogs including enhancing a healthy immune response and supporting brain, joint, heart and kidney health.
- Flaxseed: A powerful dietary supplement rich in essential fatty acids (Omega-3 & Omega-6), beneficial for immune function and overall wellbeing.
Specially formulated for:
Owners wanting to proactively support the overall oral hygiene of their dog with a convenient daily dental stick that also provides the added benefit of immune system and general health support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque is a softer, sticky biofilm that builds up on your dog’s teeth above & below the gumline, that is easier to remove through good daily oral hygiene including the use of ZamiPet Dental Sticks. Tartar is what accumulates when plaque is left on the teeth for longer than it should: plaque mineralises (hardens) into tartar which is easier to see but much more difficult to remove. Tartar has a rough surface which attracts more plaque (and then tartar) to form and build up further. It requires a visit to your vet for a dental scale and polish under general anaesthesia to remove.
Plaque and tartar build-up cause bad breath and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), and if left untreated, more severe periodontal disease. Practicing good oral hygiene daily at home can help prevent more serious dental health challenges from developing and costly visits to the vet.
Do I need to have my dog’s teeth cleaned by a vet if I give them a ZamiPet Dental Stick once a day?
You need to approach your dog’s oral care the same way you do your own. Whilst it’s essential to visit your dentist annually or more regularly as required for a professional clean and check-up, it’s also important you practice good oral hygiene daily at home. The same applies to your pet: all dogs should have a regular dental check-up to have their teeth and gums examined and, if necessary, a professional clean.
Whilst daily cleaning with a toothbrush would be beneficial too, most pet parents find this both impractical and stressful – not only for their dog but themselves. Incorporating ZamiPet Dental Sticks into your dog’s daily routine will reduce plaque and tartar build-up and improve the overall oral health of your pet in between vet visits. It will also reduce the likelihood of the number of professional cleans required by your vet, which can be stressful for your dog and expensive for pet parents, too.
How long will it take for my dog’s breath to improve when using ZamiPet Dental Sticks?
Bad breath is typically produced by the following in your dog’s mouth:
- Bacteria in plaque and tartar
- Bacteria at the back of the tongue producing volatile sulphur compounds
The longer you incorporate ZamiPet Dental Sticks as part of your dog’s daily routine, the greater the impact it will have on bad breath. An improvement in breath should be sensed after 30 days of use, but a more noticeable difference should be detected after 60 days.
The timeframe for improvement is also dependent upon the current condition of your dog’s mouth and teeth i.e., amount of plaque and tartar build up. Additionally, for those dogs with an appetite for eating foreign material like faeces (their own or others) or rotting food from bins etc., the path to fresher breath will be longer still.
Which size of dental stick is right for my dog?
ZamiPet Dental Sticks have been formulated in two different sizes for adult dogs: small and medium/large. As a further guide, ZamiPet provides weight ranges to help pet parents determine which size stick is best for their dog:
DOG SIZE | WEIGHT |
Adult Small dog | Up to 12 kg |
Adult Medium/Large dog | Over 12 kg |
ZamiPet has also formulated a separate product just for puppies in a special petite size:
DOG SIZE | WEIGHT / AGE |
Puppy | Up to 12 kg/age 12 weeks and older |
Generally speaking, a medium/large dog = large stick; smaller dog = small stick. If your puppy is above 12 kg, we recommend ZamiPet Dental Sticks Adult for Medium/Large dogs.
As chew time is critical for getting the best out of a dental stick, it’s important to monitor your dog’s chewing habits i.e., if your dog is devouring a small stick too quickly, you might want to try the larger version.
Are ZamiPet Dental Sticks low in fat and calories?
Based on globally recognised guidelines for the pet food industry as set out by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials), ZamiPet Dental Sticks are considered low in both fat and calories:
AFFCO STANDARD | ZAMIPET DENTAL STICKS | |
Fat | Low fat < 9% | < 2.5% |
Calories | Low calorie < 3100 kcal/kg ME | < 2800% kcal/kg ME |
Whilst the Australian pet food industry generally follows the standard of the PFIAA (Pet Food Industry Association of Australia), their guidelines are based on the standard set by AAFCO.
Why don’t ZamiPet Dental Sticks have a fresh mint flavour similar to toothpaste?
ZamiPet Dental Sticks are specially formulated to fight bad breath at the source by inhibiting the bacteria that cause bad breath. A fresh mint flavour will only mask bad breath for a very short period, whereas ZamiPet’s unique ZamiDental formula (Natural Seaweed, Sodium Tripolyphosphate and Zinc Sulphate) directly targets the bacteria that cause bad breath.
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