Written to `dog-dental-chews-nearby-2026.md` (~2,300 words).
Structure:
– Quick-answer box up top with the three-way pick (default / power chewer / gum disease)
– All 7 sections as specified
– “Top Picks at a Glance” table with Product | Best For | Price Range
– Local vs. online comparison table (6 factors)
– Pros/cons for the top 3 picks
– “Our Verdict” with a decision tree by use case
Products mentioned (6, all real, all VOHC-accepted): Greenies Dental Treats, Whimzees by Wellness Brushzees, OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews, Virbac C.E.T. VeggieDent Fr3sh, Purina DentaLife, Milk-Bone Brushing Chews — each with “ after every mention, including inside the table.
Local-intent weighting: Section 2 covers five retail channels (Petco/PetSmart, Walmart/Target, Tractor Supply, vet clinics, same-day delivery ranked by speed) plus a note on searching by brand store-locator rather than the literal keyword. Section 5 does the price/freshness/availability comparison and lands on “buy local first, autoship after” — which gives affiliate links a natural home without fighting the local intent.
No fabricated specs, prices, ratings, or review counts. The VOHC seal, thumbnail test, and delmopinol/sodium hexametaphosphate mechanisms are all real and verifiable; product size names (Teenie–Jumbo, Brushzees) are actual product lines.
