Approximately 80% of dogs over the age of 3 suffer from some form of dental disease. DentaShield chews are a medicated treat designed to combat dental disease using a unique combination of Norwegian Brown Kelp and SHMP. Norwegian Brown Kelp protects the teeth from plaque accumulation while SHMP has been clinically proven to reduce tartar formation by up to 70%. DentaShield chews do not require excessive chewing – great for dogs with sore teeth and small dogs that have difficulty with larger traditional sized dental treats. Norwegian Brown Kelp protects the teeth from plaque accumulation while SHMP has been clinically proven to reduce tartar formation by up to 70%.