ARK Naturals Breath Bursts Brushless Toothpaste, Dog Dental Sticks for Large Breeds, Unique Texture Helps Clean Teeth & Freshen Breath, Peppermint, 6 oz, 1 Pack Review

4.1 (1,200) Amazon rating$8.99500+ bought last month

Our verdict

ARK Naturals Breath Bursts is a peppermint, cranberry-added dental stick marketed as a brushless toothpaste alternative for large breeds, and with 1,200 reviews at 4.1 stars it's a well-established, moderately rated pick.

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Best for

Owners of large breed dogs who want a peppermint-flavored chew aimed at fresh breath and everyday tooth cleaning.

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  • Form Stick
  • Flavor Peppermint
  • Benefits Freshens Breath And Cleans Teeth
  • Best for Dental Care
  • Breed size Large
  • Weight 6 Ounces
  • Priced 33% below the category median ($13.49 across 102 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.1/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.1/5

    4.1 average across 1,200 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.5/5

    1,200 owner reviews, more 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 is ARK Naturals' large-breed dental stick, flavored with peppermint and featuring cranberry as a special ingredient. It's branded as a brushless toothpaste, framing the chew as an everyday alternative to manual tooth brushing.", 'The plant-based formula focuses on cleaning teeth and freshening breath rather than added functional claims beyond dental care. It comes in a 6 ounce pouch sized for large breed dogs.', "At $8.99, it's one of the more affordable large-breed dental sticks in this lineup. It has a large base of 1,200 reviews averaging 4.1 stars, with about 500 bought in the last month."]

Pros

  • Peppermint flavor with cranberry for fresh breath
  • Plant-based formula
  • Affordable price for a large-breed dental chew
  • Large review base of 1,200 ratings

Cons

  • 4.1 star average is on the lower end of this dental care lineup
  • Only sized for large breed dogs
  • Branded as a toothpaste alternative but doesn't replace mechanical brushing

Specifications

Form
Stick
Flavor
Peppermint
Benefits
Freshens Breath And Cleans Teeth
Best for
Dental Care
Breed size
Large
Weight
6 Ounces

Performance notes

The peppermint and cranberry combination targets breath freshening, while the unique texture referenced in the branding is meant to work against buildup as the dog chews, similar in concept to a brushless toothpaste. As a plant-based stick sized for large breeds, it's built for bigger dogs with stronger jaws rather than smaller breeds.

What buyers say

With 1,200 reviews at a 4.1 star average and about 500 bought in the past month, this chew has a large and established customer base, though its rating sits somewhat lower than several competitors in this same category.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this meant to replace brushing my dog's teeth?

It's branded as a brushless toothpaste alternative for daily use, but it's not a medical substitute for brushing or professional dental cleaning.

What flavor is this stick?

It's peppermint flavored, with cranberry listed as a special ingredient aimed at supporting fresh breath.

Is this sized for small dogs?

No, this version is recommended for large breed dogs specifically.

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