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DentaLife Savory Salmon Flavor Dental Cat Treats

DentaLife Savory Salmon Flavor Dental Cat Treats

By Purina 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.7 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
4.0
Design
5.0
Function
4.5
Durability
4.0

Quick Verdict

These dental treats are generally well-received, but there are concerns about cats swallowing them whole and the nutritional value. The shape and size are designed to encourage chewing, but some cats ignore this and ingest the entire treat, negating the dental benefits. The treats are easy to add to your cat's routine and seems to help with dental hygiene over time, but buyers should be aware that multiple treats are recommended daily which can impact nutritional balance. The packaging and combination items are also concerns to some buyers.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 78%
Would Buy Again 78%
Avg Lifespan Unspecified

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Flavor (6)

    Cats enjoy the savory salmon flavor

  • Dental Health (5)

    Helps with dental hygiene

  • Picky Eaters (2)

    Good for picky cats

  • Enjoyed by Dogs (2)

    Not only used for cats

  • Design (2)

    The shape encourages chewing

Cons

  • Swallowed Whole (3) major

    Some cats swallow the treats whole, negating dental benefits.

  • Nutritional Concerns (2) minor

    Not very nutritious

  • Ingestion Markers (1) minor

    Readme incidents where reviewers included greenies

  • Greasers Input (1) high

    If cat does consume these treats

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Cat owners looking for dental treats β€” The treats are effective at promoting dental health and are well-received by many cats.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owners of cats that tend to swallow treats whole β€” These treats may not provide the intended dental benefits if swallowed whole.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Unspecified

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘ Keep track of how many treats your cat consumes
  • πŸ’‘ Feelings or health issues pop up after using…

Floor Compatibility

βœ“ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
βœ“ Carpet
βœ“ Veneer
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.2
9 reviews
5β˜…
56%
4β˜…
11%
3β˜…
22%
2β˜…
0%
1β˜…
11%
Flavor (6) Dental Health (5) Picky Eaters (2) Swallowed Whole (3) Nutritional Concerns (2) Ingestion Markers (1) Greasers Input (1)

Common Questions

Are these treats suitable for cats with dental issues?

Yes, many reviewers found that these treats helped with dental issues, especially for cats that need encouragement to chew.

Do these treats help with dental health in dogs?

Yes, though these aren't technically dental for dogs but some buyers have stated they are applicable to the dogs.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Jennifer

"I have one cat that has some gum issues, and does not like to chew(thus the need for dental treats). He chews these because of the shape, so that is very helpful in getting the teeth clean. The other cats really like them too."

β€” Stephanie

"Long story short, these are big enough (the size of Reese’s Puff cereal) that cats SHOULD have to chew them and thus reap the dental cleaning benefits. Alas, my greedy bum of a cat (only 10 pounds but obsessed with food) still insists on swallowing them whole. Why? I don’t know. "

Bottom Line

If you have a gluttonous cat, do consider this option carefully as the treats may not provide the dental benefits you expect. Its savory flavor and design can encourage certain pets to chew as intended and overall is seen as a good deal, however it can be nutritionally lacking and you might want to consider weiging that option and whether it would interact with the standard balance of the pet.

4.7 /10
β€” Below Average