American Kennel Club Dentacare Large Breed Peanut Flavored Dental Dog Treats, Naturally Flavored, 15 Count Review

4.6 (303) Amazon rating$9.55400+ bought last month

Our verdict

American Kennel Club's Dentacare stick uses a five-point star shape and peanut butter flavor to work on plaque and tartar, priced low enough to try without much commitment.

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Best for

Large-dog owners who want an affordable, peanut-butter-flavored dental chew for adolescent to adult dogs.

Skip if

Skip if your dog has a peanut or wheat sensitivity, since the label notes wheat may be present.

  • Form Chunk
  • Flavor Peanut Butter
  • Benefits Promotes Dental Health By Reducing Plaque And Tartar, Freshening Breath.
  • Best for Dental Care, Teeth
  • Breed size Large
  • Priced 29% below the category median ($13.49 across 102 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 303 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.1/5

    303 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This Dentacare chew is a chunk-form treat in peanut butter flavor, with natural peanut butter flavor listed as a special ingredient, aimed at adolescent dogs sized for large breeds. It uses a five-point star shape meant to promote dental health by reducing plaque and tartar and freshening breath, though the breed recommendation field on the listing also references medium breeds, so it is worth comparing the treat's dimensions to your dog's size.

At $9.55 for 15 chews, this is one of the more affordable dental chews in this set, with a 4.6-star average from 303 reviews and about 400 bought last month.

Pros

  • Peanut butter flavor many dogs take to easily
  • Five-point star shape aimed at reaching more tooth surface
  • Affordable at under $10 for 15 chews
  • 4.6-star average rating

Cons

  • Label notes wheat may be present, so not suited to wheat-sensitive dogs
  • Smaller review base than some competing dental chews
  • Breed sizing on the label mixes medium and large breed references

Specifications

Form
Chunk
Flavor
Peanut Butter
Benefits
Promotes Dental Health By Reducing Plaque And Tartar, Freshening Breath.
Best for
Dental Care, Teeth
Breed size
Large

Performance notes

The chunky, five-point star shape is built to increase surface contact with teeth as the dog chews, and the peanut butter flavor plus natural ingredient claim aim to make the daily habit easier to keep up.

What buyers say

At 4.6 stars from 303 reviews, sentiment is solidly positive, though the review count is smaller than some of the bigger dental-chew names, so treat it as an emerging track record rather than an exhaustive one.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this safe for dogs with wheat sensitivities?

The label notes wheat may be present, so check with your vet before giving it to a dog with a known wheat sensitivity.

What size dog is this made for?

The listing is aimed at large breeds with a five-point star chunk shape, though the breed recommendation field also references medium breeds, so compare your dog's size to the product dimensions.

What flavor is it?

It is peanut butter flavored, using a natural peanut butter flavor ingredient.

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