WHIMZEES Dental Chews

The verdict

A dental chew's cleaning effect comes from the chewing, so the important decisions are size and supervision rather than flavour. WHIMZEES are plant-based with six primary ingredients, no meat, no grain, no artificial colours or preservatives — useful for dogs with protein sensitivities who cannot have the usual hide or meat-based chews. They carry the VOHC seal for plaque and tartar, which puts them in a small minority of the shelf, and the shapes are textured to extend chewing time. One a day for an adult dog, per the feeding guidance. Buy the size band for your dog's weight and take it away if they try to swallow it whole. Count the calories against their daily food — a daily dental chew is a daily snack, and that adds up quietly over a year.

Drawbacks

• A daily chew adds daily calories that need accounting for
• Gulpers get no benefit and take a real choking risk

Researched from the manufacturer’s listing, its published specifications and what owners report. We do not test products on dogs.

What the listing says

• Carries the VOHC seal for plaque and tartar
• Plant-based, so it suits dogs with protein sensitivities
• Textured shapes lengthen the actual chewing time

Specifications

Specs come from the manufacturer listing and Amazon’s public product data. A field that reads “Not stated” is one we have not verified — not one the product lacks. We research and analyse; we do not test products on dogs.