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Emerald Pet Feline Dental Stixx with Chicken & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dental Cat Treats, 3.6-oz bag

Emerald Pet Feline Dental Stixx with Chicken & Pumpkin Grain-Free Dental Cat Treats, 3.6-oz bag

By Emerald Pet 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
7.5 /10
Quality
7.2
Value
7.0
Design
7.5
Function
7.1
Durability
7.0

In a Nutshell

  • Effective at encouraging chewing for dental health.
  • Not all cats enjoy the taste and texture.
  • Missing VOHC approval, affects irresponsible pet owner considering other brands.
  • Not always the vet recommendations.

Quick Verdict

Dental treats that work for cats with dental issues. Great chew texture, not all cats love them. VOHC approval has significant variants. Not a differentiator beyond whatever your favourite cost of such treats.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 78%
Would Buy Again 78%
Avg Lifespan N/A

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Treats may be too hard for some cats to chew.

Prevention: Break into smaller pieces if possible.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Encourages chewing (5)

    Treats designed to make cats chew helping to keep their teeth clean.

  • Good for sensitive tummys (1)

    Suitable for cats with grain and dairy sensitivities.

Cons

  • Hard to break (2) major

    Treats are too hard to break into smaller pieces.

    Tip: Break into smaller pieces.

  • Size issues (3) major

    Pet oral dental chewers are either too hard or big for chewing.

    Tip: None.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners focused on dental health — Treats encourage chewing, which helps keep teeth clean.
  • Owners of cats with grain/dairy sensitivities — Treats are grain and dairy-free.

Skip If

  • Owners of cats with dental issues — Treats may be too hard for some cats to chew.
  • Pet owners prioritizing VOHC approval — These treats are not VOHC approved.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan From purchase to end-of-use

Factors: Size of the teeth cause incompatibility

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Break into smaller pieces before giving.

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.2
9 reviews
5★
56%
4★
22%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
22%
effective (3) grain-free (2) hard to chew (2) too large (2)

Common Questions

Are these treats suitable for cats with dental issues?

They can be, but some cats may find them too hard to chew.

What flavors are available?

Only chicken flavor and pumpkin flavor. no catnip flavor.

Highlighted Reviews

— Lori 1 found helpful

"My cat ended up needing eleven teeth pulled. To my defense, I adopted him that way and did not know that he had this problem. Eventually, he finished up the bag but does not have very many teeth. I do believe that they helped some at the time, but he had a hard time chewing them"

— Eve

"My cats wouldn’t eat them. They were also super hard. They ended up in the trash."

Bottom Line

Good for dental health, but some cats may not enjoy the treats, and they are not VOHC approved.

7.5 /10
Good