Purina DentaLife Daily Oral Care Small/Medium Dog Treats, 40 ct
An affordable VOHC accepted daily chew for 20 to 40 lb adult dogs, with a basic ingredient list.
The short version
- Owners of adult dogs in the 20 to 40 lb range looking for a daily dental treat
- Shoppers who want a VOHC accepted product at a low price
- Dogs that enjoy chewy, chicken flavored treats
- Your dog is a puppy under one year or weighs under 15 lbs
- Your dog has a wheat sensitivity or you avoid BHA and BHT
- Your dog tends to gulp treats without chewing
What owners like
- Affordable for a treat that carries the VOHC seal
- Easy to find at grocery and pet stores in several pouch sizes
- Many dogs take to the chicken flavor and chewy texture
Common complaints
- Ingredient list relies on grains, glycerin and chicken by-product meal rather than whole meat
- Contains BHA and BHT preservatives, which some owners prefer to avoid
- Some dogs have stomach upset or swallow pieces without chewing them well
- The VOHC acceptance covers tartar only, not plaque
Based on The Amazon listing, PetSmart and 1800PetMeds product pages carrying Purina's label details, the VOHC accepted products list, and a veterinary hospital review from Bestie Paws..
Research scores
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What it does
A 40 count pouch of chewy, chicken flavored dental treats sized for adult dogs of about 20 to 40 pounds.
- Purina states the treats reduce tartar buildup by an average of 57 percent
- Eight ridges and a porous, chewy texture meant to reach back teeth toward the gumline
- Listed by the Veterinary Oral Health Council as accepted for tartar control
- No artificial flavors or colors, per Purina
- Feeding guide scales by weight: one treat over two days at 15 to 20 lbs, one a day at 20 to 40 lbs, two a day over 40 lbs
A low cost daily chew for owners of small and medium adult dogs who want a treat that carries the VOHC seal for tartar. The trade-off is the ingredient list, which leans on rice, wheat and glycerin and uses BHA and BHT preservatives, so owners who avoid those will look elsewhere.
How it compares
Specs
- Dog size
- Adult dogs 20 to 40 lbs, per Purina
- Count
- 40 treats per pouch
- Flavor
- Chicken
- Calories
- 63 kcal per piece (3,110 kcal/kg)
- Guaranteed analysis
- Protein 6.0% min, fat 1.5% min, fiber 1.5% max, moisture 15.0% max
- First ingredients
- Rice, glycerin, wheat flour, sodium tripolyphosphate, malted barley flour, chicken by-product meal
- VOHC
- Accepted for the tartar claim (North American sizes, seal awarded 2016)
- Made in
- Purina owned facilities in the USA, per Purina
Worth knowing
- Purina says to monitor your dog to make sure the treat is chewed adequately before swallowing.
- Not suitable for puppies under one year or dogs under 15 lbs, per the product label information.
- The product information advises providing fresh water daily and keeping treats under 10 percent of daily calories.
Questions
How many calories are in a DentaLife small/medium treat?
Purina lists 63 kcal per piece.
How many DentaLife treats can a dog have per day?
Purina's guide is one treat over two days for dogs of 15 to 20 lbs, one a day for 20 to 40 lbs, and two a day for dogs over 40 lbs.
Is Purina DentaLife VOHC approved?
Yes. The VOHC lists DentaLife Daily Oral Care treats in North American sizes as accepted for the tartar claim.
Can puppies have DentaLife?
The product label information says it is not suitable for puppies under one year or dogs under 15 lbs.
Where is DentaLife made?
Purina says the treats are made in Purina owned facilities in the USA.
Sources
- Amazon.com: DentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog Treats for Small to Medium Dogs, 40 ct.
- PetSmart: Purina DentaLife Adult Dog Small/Medium Dental Dog Treat
- 1800PetMeds: Purina Dentalife Daily Oral Care Small/Medium Breed Dog Dental Chews
- VOHC: Accepted Products
- Bestie Paws: Purina DentaLife
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.