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TRENDS
BSFL protein in
Jiminy's Dental Chews
has been shown to
contain anti-microbial
medium chain fatty
acids, which can help
reduce oral inflammation
while providing
eco-friendly benefits.
Jiminy's
health, and control tarter and plaque buildup.
With consumers increasingly seeking more natural
nutritional products, ingredient innovations are continuing
throughout the dental treat sector. Insects are
showing strong potential in promoting oral health as
insect-based pet food formulas proliferate the industry.
" About a year ago, I noticed that my eight-year-old
black lab Tuco had white teeth, " shared Anne Carlson,
founder and chief executive officer of Jiminy's, Berkeley,
Calif. " We hadn't brushed his teeth, no dental chews,
nothing. But we had been feeding him our Good Grub
food exclusively for several years. We wondered if there
was a correlation and reached out to our animal scientists
and they found there was absolutely a correlation.
" Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have medium chain
fatty acids, and those medium chain fatty acids are anti-microbial,
so the protein helps clean the teeth, " she
explained.
Following this research, Jiminy's introduced its Dental
Chews for dogs, made with protein from BSFL and other
ingredients, including cinnamon to provide anti-inflammatory
and breath-freshening upsides.
According to Antelope Pets, natural ingredients making
their way into the category include dried seaweed
meal, pre- and probiotics, and cannabigerol (CBG), which
naturally decreases the presence of disease-causing oral
bacteria.
Other emerging ingredients in this space aim to appease
consumers' demands for holistic and multi-functional
treats.
" Pet parents prefer treats without artificial additives,
fillers or chemicals and are now seeking holistic solutions
to enhance their pets' overall health and happiness, " said
Yvethe Tyszka, vice president of marketing, Zesty Paws.
Though oral health is imperative to overall health, pet
parents are wanting more bang for their buck, purchasing
dental treats that boast health benefits in addition
to those seen in the mouth. Zesty Paws has specifically
formulated its Dental Bones with this in mind, offering a
more holistic approach. The treats not only support oral
and gum health, but also target joint, gut, immune, and
skin and coat health.
" Dental treats will likely continue to feature highquality
ingredients with a focus on transparency and
quality, " Tyszka shared. " They will continue to evolve
beyond traditional oral care to offer a broader range of
functional benefits. "
In addition to their innovative design, Yummy Combs
dental treats are also fortified with additional ingredients
that offer other health benefits, including glucosamine,
chondroitin, salmon oil, turmeric, casein, and lecithin,
to embrace this demand for multi-functional treats.
Educating consumers
Undoubtedly, oral health plays a significant role in overall
health and wellbeing in pets. However, this specific area
of pet health has severely lagged behind others in conIn
addition to offering oral health benefits, Zesty Paws utilizes
active ingredients in its Dental Bones to support joint,
gut, immune, and skin and coat health.
Zesty Paws
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