The Best Dog Dental Chews
We compared eight dog dental chews based on owner ratings, expert reviews, and price. Minties Mint Dental Chews emerged as the top pick.
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The bottom line
Minties Mint Dental Chews (B083MN4LGT) are our top pick, with a 4.6/5 Amazon rating from 11,529 owners and a 9.2/10 aggregate score. Owners report cleaner teeth, fresher breath, and reduced plaque. The closest alternative is Minties Dental Chews (B0CCLPZG4B), which has a similar rating but is slightly more expensive at $27.99 for 60 chews. For a budget option, N-Bone Puppy Teething Rings (B00X6THK2S) are priced at $9.5 for a pack, though they are designed for puppies and may not be as effective for adult dogs.
Minties Mint Dental Chews $14.40
Best overall dog dental chew
Minties Mint Dental Chews are vet-recommended, gluten-free, and contain natural breath fresheners. Owners report improved dental health and fresher breath, with many dogs enjoying the chews. At $14.4 for 40 chews, they provide a great balance of price and effectiveness. The tradeoff is a slightly weaker mint flavor for some dogs.
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Minties Dental Chews $27.99
Great alternative for medium dogs
Minties Dental Chews are designed for medium-sized dogs and have a 4.6/5 Amazon rating from 2,267 owners. They offer similar benefits to the Minties Mint Dental Chews but are priced at $27.99 for 60 chews. The tradeoff is a higher price point.
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N-Bone Puppy Teething Rings $9.50
Affordable option for puppies
N-Bone Puppy Teething Rings are enriched with calcium and DHA Omega-3, providing teething relief and dental health benefits. They have a 4.6/5 Amazon rating from 9,433 owners and are priced at $9.5 for a pack. The tradeoff is that they are designed for puppies and may not be as effective for adult dogs.
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- Minties Mint Dental Chews Best balance of price and effectiveness 9.0/10 $14.40 Amazon
- Minties Dental Chews Great for medium dogs, slightly more expensive 8.5/10 $27.99 Amazon
- N-Bone Puppy Teething Rings Affordable, but designed for puppies 8.0/10 $9.50 Amazon
- Minties Dog Dental Bone Treats Good for small dogs, but some find them too hard 7.5/10 $8.45 Amazon
- C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Dogs, Tartar Control, Large Effective, but some find the extra small chews too small 7.0/10 $32.99 Amazon
- Shameless Pets Chicken & Mint Dental Chews for Dogs Natural ingredients, but fewer owner ratings 6.5/10 $21.24 Amazon
- Minties Dog Dental Bone Treats Good for small dogs, but more expensive 6.0/10 $27.98 Amazon
- PetLab Co. ProBright Dental Powder for Small Dogs Easy to use, but lower owner rating 5.0/10 $29.95 Amazon
What owners say
Owners of Minties Mint Dental Chews (B083MN4LGT) frequently mention improved dental health and fresher breath in their dogs. Many note that their dogs enjoy the chews, with some even seeking them out after meals. However, a few users wish for a stronger mint flavor, and the effectiveness in breath improvement varies among dogs. Minties Dental Chews (B0CCLPZG4B) also receive positive feedback for their effectiveness and palatability, with owners reporting cleaner teeth and fresher breath in their medium-sized dogs.
Also-rans
C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Dogs (B014KVB2HE) and PetLab Co. ProBright Dental Powder for Small Dogs (B0C5Y6MBCR) did not make our top picks due to lower owner ratings and fewer positive reviews. C.E.T. Chews are effective but some users find the extra small chews too small, while ProBright Dental Powder has a lower owner rating and fewer reviews compared to the top picks.