Greenies
Greenies Original Dental Treats
8.2/ 10 · our score
$20–$70
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Best for
VOHC-accepted daily dental chew without the tooth-fracture risk of raw bones
The dental-health benefit raw feeders cite for whole bones is real — and so is the tooth-fracture rate. A VOHC-accepted dental chew gets you most of the calculus reduction without the slab fractures we see in the dental X-ray archive. Daily use, sized for your dog, supervised on the first several to make sure they actually chew rather than swallow.
What works
- Carries the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Accepted seal for plaque and tartar reduction
- Soft enough to bend rather than fracture canine teeth — unlike many "dental" bones
- Sized by dog weight class — measured caloric load per chew
- The most peer-reviewed dental chew on the U.S. market (multiple controlled trials)
What doesn't
- Calories add up — a daily Greenie counts toward your dog's caloric budget
- Some dogs gulp without chewing — defeats the dental purpose and is an obstruction risk
- Not a substitute for tooth brushing in heavily plaqued dogs