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Pedigree Dentastix Daily Dental Chews — review & rating
Is Pedigree Dentastix Daily Dental Chews a good choice?
The cheapest, most widely stocked VOHC-sealed chew in the UK — and that is its whole value. The cereal-and-derivatives base has nothing to do with good nutrition, but the dental function is clinically backed. You're buying a hygiene tool at the price of chewing gum.
Specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | cereals, meat & animal derivatives, starch, minerals, vegetable protein extracts |
| Analysis | ~6% crude protein, low fat; ~70 kcal per medium stick |
| Hardness | soft, flexes/dents — passes the thumbnail test |
| VOHC | yes — seal for plaque/tartar control |
| Price | from ~£1.69 (7-pack) to ~£10–13 bulk |
Score across 4 pillars
| Pillar | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| A · Materials & build | 15 | 35 |
| B · Safety & evidence | 24 | 25 |
| C · Manufacturer credibility | 15 | 25 |
| D · Ergonomics & value | 10 | 15 |
Pros
- VOHC seal — clinical tartar-control evidence
- Very cheap, sold in every supermarket
- Low fat, soft texture safe for teeth
- Size-matched ranges
- Cereal and animal-derivative base — nutritionally weak
- Not for grain-sensitive dogs
- Daily calories must be counted
- No named meat source
📋 Hands-on test pending — this rating is based on label analysis and public manufacturer data (that is always how we score; a hands-on test adds photos, our own measurements and Bekon’s verdict, but never changes the score).
Frequently asked questions
Does Dentastix actually work?
On tartar, yes — that is what the VOHC trials measure. On 'fresh breath' and general health it is marketing, and it still doesn't replace brushing.
From what age can dogs have Dentastix?
The maker advises from around four months and matching the size (S/M/L) to the dog. A too-small chew for a big dog risks being swallowed whole.
Where to buy
Pets at Home →Zooplus.co.uk →VetUK →
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