{"product_id":"the-bristle","title":"The Bristle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe toy that brushes their teeth while they play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bristle is a tough natural-rubber chew engineered around one quiet truth: dogs hate having their teeth brushed, and pet parents hate doing it. So we built a chew that does the job for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrocodile-shaped, embedded with hundreds of aligned rubber bristles, and grooved to hold a stripe of dog toothpaste (or a smear of peanut butter for the picky ones). Five minutes of chewing equals a full brushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAligned rubber bristles for active plaque scrubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToothpaste \/ peanut butter channel along the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner squeaker for engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranular rubber massage zones for gum stimulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip ribbed base — stays put when chewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning brush included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight milk flavor (plant-based, non-toxic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd toothpaste or peanut butter\u003c\/strong\u003e — squeeze a strip into the central groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them brush\u003c\/strong\u003e — they chew, the bristles do the work, the flavor keeps them coming back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse with the included brush\u003c\/strong\u003e — slides through the channel for easy cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial 100% natural rubber (not silicone — see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness Medium-firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for small-to-medium dogs and gentle medium-large chewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare Hand-wash with mild soap, included brush for the bristle channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy rubber, not silicone\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost dental chews on the market are made of fragile silicone — they tear within weeks and carry a strong chemical smell. The Bristle is molded from food-grade natural rubber: tougher, longer-lasting, and gentle on teeth. The faint milk note replaces the chemical aftertaste your pet would otherwise reject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it solves\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaque \u0026amp; tartar buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible whiter teeth within weeks of daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBad breath\u003c\/strong\u003e — bristles reach the back molars where toothbrushes can’t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDestructive chewing\u003c\/strong\u003e — redirects the urge with a longer-lasting reward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVet-bill anxiety\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fraction of the cost of a professional dental cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily 5-minute use recommended. Always supervise initial sessions and replace when bristles flatten significantly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petiopika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744102387783,"sku":"PTK-BRS","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/8574\/4711\/files\/6kopek1.jpg?v=1777640195","url":"https:\/\/petiopika.com\/products\/the-bristle","provider":"Petiopika","version":"1.0","type":"link"}