At Bell & Bone, our goal is simple, we believe that every pet deserves better… Better ingredients, better science, and better care. That’s why our healthy, natural, and effective dental treats are meat-first, natural, vet recommended, and designed to support oral and gut health. They’re made from real, transparent ingredients your dogs and cats love, with a big focus on meat being our first and main ingredient.

Every grain-free Dental Chew for dogs, filler-free Dental Bites for cats, and Collagen Healthy Treat is made with purpose: to keep teeth clean, tummies happy, and provide your furbabies with the protein they need in their diet to live their best lives.

In this guide, we’re breaking down the real reason why meat-first dental treats for dogs and cats are so important, and how Bell & Bone makes a difference.

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Why dogs and cats need meat in their dental routine

Dogs and cats are natural carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to thrive on animal protein. High-quality meat provides the amino acids, essential nutrients, and digestibility they need for:

• Strong muscles and bones

• Healthy organs and lasting energy

• A shiny coat and healthy skin

For cats specifically, meat provides taurine, an essential amino acid that supports heart, eye, and overall health.

At Bell & Bone, meat is always the first and main ingredient in our:

• Dog Dental Sticks

• Cat Dental Bites

• Healthy Treats

Beyond protein, we include ingredients like Manuka Honey, Turmeric, Activated Charcoal, Ascophyllum Nodosum (Seaweed), Zinc Sulphate, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate — oral actives and superfoods that help reduce plaque and tartar while supporting the gut microbiome.

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Why grain and filler-free matters

Many commercial pet treats use cheap fillers like:

• Wheat

• Cereal

• Potato

• Flour

• Rice

These ingredients are used to bulk up the treat, but they provide little to no nutritional value. Worse, they can:

• Stick to teeth and encourage plaque build-up and bad breath

• Cause allergies and digestive issues

• Lead to weight gain or nutrient imbalances

• And… because our pets are carnivores, they don’t process starch well, leading to an unbalanced gut microbiome, one of the leading root causes of dental disease in dogs and cats!

Think of it like giving your pet a bag of chips instead of a proper meal! Yes, it might fill them up and taste good, but it doesn’t nourish them at all.

Bell & Bone’s dog and cat dental treats are proudly:

✅ Grain-free
✅ Filler-free
✅ Meat-first ingredient
✅ 100% natural ingredients
✅ High in good quality protein
✅ Gentle on sensitive tummies
✅ Australia-made

We keep our recipes simple and purposeful, real meat, real nutrition, and oral actives that work hard to support strong teeth, better digestion, and happy tummies.

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What makes Bell & Bone different 

There are plenty of pet dental treats out there, but here’s why Bell & Bone is trusted by vets and loved by pet parents across Australia:

✅ 1. Meat-First Recipes

Real meat (like Australian Salmon, Lamb, Kangaroo and Chicken) as the #1 ingredient for natural, complete protein and better digestibility. We prioritise containing up to 40% protein in our dental care treats for dogs and cats.

✅ 2. Oral Actives That Work

We use science-backed ingredients that help reduce plaque, tartar, and bad breath, not just mask it.

✅ 3. Gut-Health Support

With our unique tribiotic blend (prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics), our products help tackle dental disease at its root cause… the gut.

✅ 4. Loved by Pets, Backed by Vets

Low fat, low calorie, and designed to be enjoyed daily, even by picky eaters.

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Give your pet the meat-first dental care they deserve

Every Bell & Bone product is made in Australia with care, passion, and purpose. When you choose Bell & Bone, you’re choosing:

• Healthier teeth and gums

• Happier tummies

• Better breath

• A longer, healthier life for your best friend
  
  

👉 Shop our Meat-First Dental Sticks, Grain-Free Dental Bites, and Dental Toppers today.

For questions or help choosing the right product, reach out to us anytime at info@bellandbone.com.au — we’re here for you and your fur family. 💜