ARK Naturals Protection Plus Brushless Toothpaste for Medium Breeds, 18 oz Bag, Dog Dental Chew with Toothpaste Center, Prevent Plaque & Tartar, Freshen Breath

My dogs *LOVE* these treats, they are their favorite! I hope they NEVER stop making them. I was skeptical at first about how well they would clean my dogs' teeth, but I gave it a try. My dogs had moderate plaque, so I started giving them a ProDen Plaque Off chew in the am, (they will eat them, but they aren't their favorite like these are) and one of these Ark Naturals at night. They come to me at precisely 8pm demanding them, and they don't do that for the others. Sometimes the bigger one will come in ahead of time and try to trick me into giving it out early. The way I understood my reading, the kelp in the ProDen Plaque Off chews kinda makes the tartar thin and brittle enough to break away, while the ingredient in these Ark Naturals Protection+ treats cause a release of igA in their saliva which forms a protective barrier on teeth. We went from our vet telling us we needed to get dentals soon (both dogs will turn 4 this summer, and one is a chi mix, so their teeth go bad quickly) to clean teeth using these. I was surprised, because that included the incisors and canines, not just the molars they chew with. You have to be patient, it does take time to work. You need to give it ay least a good month to start noticing any results, and at least 2 months to see some good results. The smell is a little different...they have meat flavoring and clove in them among other things, so that's an interesting scent combo. Haha But it's not horrific, and you get used to it. It was just a surprise to me at first. They do work, though, so no complaints. My dogs have fresh breath, clean teeth, and the dogs didn't have any tummy issues, etc. with them. If you're wondering why I don't just brush their teeth, I have RA pretty bad, so my hands cramp up and hurt trying to get in my chi's tiny mouth with a brush. The treat combo I discussed above is my workaround, but I do try to get in there every now and then on one of my "good" days. This combo can be expensive depending on how many dogs you have, but it's definitely cheaper than dentals! Also better not to do anesthesia if you don't have to. Now that we have pretty clean teeth here, I'm considering maybe dropping the ProDen Plaque Off chews since the dogs aren't that excited about them, and will keep going with these. It would be interesting to see how well they help prevent plaque and tartar on their own. For now, I definitely recommend these, and I signed up for the monthly subscription for the bigger bags. I think my dogs would completely freak out if I missed giving any. They can be pricey in the small bags at retail stores, but you might want to get a small bag first to sample and make sure they agree with your dogs and they like the flavor. Hope they work well for you also if you try them!

Size/Bag: Mini, 4 oz Dog: 5-lb Chihuahua Routine: 1 chew nightly as a bedtime treat I started these as a nightly “brushless” treat and my Chihuahua looks forward to them. The mini size is perfect for a tiny jaw, he actually chews them instead of gulping. After making this part of our routine, his breath is noticeably fresher. At our last vet visit, I was told his tartar hasn’t gotten any worse since the prior appointment, which lines up with what I’m seeing. Pros Toy-breed friendly size; easy to chew My dog loves the taste (no coaxing needed) Breath smells better within our nightly routine Vet noted no new tartar progression since starting Cons / Watch-outs These are an adjunct, not a replacement for brushing or pro cleanings They need to be chewed to work, if your dog is a gulper, supervise or hold one end At one per day, a 4-oz bag can go quickly Bottom line: As a daily, low-effort add-on, these have been a win: my Chihuahua enjoys them, his breath is better, and tartar has held steady between checkups. I’ll keep them in our bedtime routine and update if anything changes.

My dog is a 14 year old mid-sized mix breed. We are not going to subject him to anesthesia to clean his teeth and they aren't great - he had some wicked bad breath. We started giving him one of these every day and it has been a game changer! No more rotten breath and he absolutely loves them - when he gets one, he trots off to his favorite spot to sit and eat it. I have these on a scheduled delivery so he never runs out. 100% recommend!

Seem like great quality and my pet loves them ,wish them were a little harder since she chews them too fast

My packages from Amazon were placed near my front door. When my dog, Shen and I returned home from our walk, his nose went straight for one package in particular. It happened to be the package of Ark Natural Dental Chews. When I opened the package I could smell the aroma of meat. It did not smell artificial or synthetic. The aroma was like a summer BBQ outdoors. Shen was attentive and when given a chew, took it ito the other room where he savors his prized treats. I chose these chews after researching the best dental bones for dogs on the internet. Ark brand came up as number one. Now Shen has never had these before. I’ll tell you, after his response to these, I know I will be a repeat customer. Price is not a consideration when it comes to my furry guy. I just want the best for him.

The product works great but the treat becomes hard quickly. Even though it says its for large dogs the can easily choke on it if they do not chew through. Smells like beef. Smooth texture. Does whiten teeth and freshen breath.

My 7 year old boxer has had bad teeth issues. Like not even enjoying pigs ears level. Almost anything made her bleed and be sore. We got this, after a person we have grown to trust told us this was a good stepping stone to working up to regular chews. We were NOT disappointed! Our pup loves the flavor, and devoured it in seconds. After a few weeks, we were offering the pups pigs ears... She was reluctant at first, but then went for it. She actually, I kid you not, looked at me shocked before she shredded it. Now she can handle the harder dental chews as well as these, and the mix has made such a difference. These chews were a godsend. We will keep getting them, just because she loves the flavor 😂, but also it was an effective method in non painfully getting her gums and teeth back up to par. The smell isn't bad either. Like cinnamon.

Great dog like

My dog loves it as a treat and her teeth are cleaner after a few weeks of use, worth the price.

I have a dog that can't have chicken/turkey/duck due to food allergies, and there are almost no dental chews out there that don't have chicken in them. I was excited to find these - until I opened the bag. Something in them was a smell I disliked but couldn't place, so had another look at the ingredients - these contain CLOVE. Absolutely every source I could find says that you should NOT give clove to dogs, it can be toxic. Why would they include a toxic ingredient in an item meant to be given to your dog EVERY DAY - even in small doses, regular ingestion could be an issue. I'm certainly not willing to risk it, so the entire $45 bag went into the garbage.