11 best dental sticks for dogs to help with dental hygiene

Your pooch will be nuts about these Pooch & Mutt Peanut Butter Dental Sticks For Dogs. As well as being a deliciously tasty treat for your hound, they're vegan and grain-free so they're suitable for dogs with sensitive stomachs or poultry allergies. They also contain SHMP (sodium hexametaphosphate), which helps to prevent the build-up of tartar while keeping your pooch's breath fresh.

Our review: "Gina is notoriously fussy when it comes to food and treats. My little diva tends to turn her nose up at anything new so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw her chomping on the dental stick as soon as I gave it to her. That's probably because she could sniff out the smell of peanut butter from the moment I opened the packet. Being an older, small dog, I did think her teeth might struggle with the size of them as they were bigger than I was expecting, but it just meant that they kept her busy for longer."

The Dentalife Large Dog Treat Dental Chews are made using wholesome ingredients with no artificial flavourings or colourants. Bigger breeds will love the chicken flavour and chewy porous texture, which provides natural cleaning action while they're chomping away. They clean the harder-to-reach teeth with ease and are scientifically proven to reduce tart build-up.

Customer review: "Excellent choice if you buy them. Bought for boxer dogs. Worked instantly, no more stinky breath 🤣. They come in sealed packs of 3, so none were wasted. Lasted ages, in fact, they've only just finished box. Well worth the money paid, especially as they actually work. Recommend buying."

Keeping the teeth and gums of your small dog has never been easier thanks to the Pets at Home Small Adult Dog Dental Sticks. They contain no artificial colours or flavours and they're made without added sugar so you can be sure your hound is getting a quality treat. They're also enriched with minerals and made with chicken to get your dog's tail wagging.

Customer review: "My dog loved these. I used to buy a well know brand which were more expensive. Now I'm saving money and my dog is happier too as is more excited getting his chew stick and it's gone within minutes!"

Another great option from Pedigree is the Pedigree Denta Tubo Puppy Dog Dental Treats. Rich in calcium, they're designed for healthy growth and developing teeth and gums so they're perfect for pups. We all know that puppies love to chew, but anything too hard could damage their teeth, that's why these Pedigree chews have a unique shape and texture that will be kind to your little one's baby teeth.

Customer review: "My new puppy adores these dental treats As an active very energetic pup this is the only time he is quiet as he enjoys every morsel of it lol."

If your dog just can't get enough of Pedigree DentaStix, you should consider getting them this Pedigree DentaStix Megapack which includes 112 sticks altogether. We've linked to the pack for small dogs, but it's available in medium and large dog sizes, too. At under £20 for this huge pack, it's great value for money so it's easy to see why it's got over 15,000 reviews on Amazon.

Customer review: "Our dog absolutely loves these and every morning without fail, she'll sit down in front of me waiting for me to give her a DentaStix.... And if I should forget she'll just sit in front of me continuously giving me her paw until I give her a DentaStix....."

If you're looking for a dental stick that is as good for their tummy as it is their teeth, the Woofbrush Gut Health Dental Chews from Lily's Kitchen are just what you need. They contain prebiotics and added fibre which offers digestive support for your pooch. Just like their food, Lily's Kitchen dental sticks are made using natural ingredients, including parsley, coconut oil and fennel to ensure their teeth get a proper clean without the added nonsense.

Customer review: "It's really good for my dogs teeth he enjoys the chew and it's not full of rubbish"

Feeding your pooch one of these crunchy, bone-shaped Scrumbles Gnashers Daily Dental Chew Sticks daily will certainly keep your dog's breath fresh. They're hand-baked, grain-free and free from artificial colours and flavours so they provide a guilt-free way to take care of your dog's oral health. Just like the test of Scrumbles ranges, they're made in UK and Ireland by their family company and packed in recyclable packing.

Customer review: "My dog has been on the same dental chews since he was a puppy, he has always burned through them and I’ve never been certain they were actually cleaning his teeth. I’d tried a couple of other brands which were on sale but always gone back to my original brand. Until now. These are so good, my dog actually take a while to eat them, I can see him chewing them properly unlike other brands so I know they are actually cleaning his teeth. They chews smell nice and I smelt my dogs breath after he ate one and the dog breath smell was gone. I am actually shocked, in a good way."

Designed to help your furry friend maintain a healthy dental routine are the Forthglade Natural Dog Dental Sticks. They will help to remove plaque and tartar, with added peppermint and eucalyptus to help freshen breath and calcium to support strong teeth. They're plant-based and grain-free, made with natural ingredients that are bursting with goodness and packed full of flavour that your pooch won't be able to get enough of.

Customer review: "My rescue dog's teeth are bad!! I give her these after her breakfast, she loves them
And looks forward to them and her teeth and breath are much better for it!"

Did you know that Amazon has their own brand of pet food and treats called Lifelong? Well, you do now! The Lifelong Grain Free Recipe Dental Sticks help to reduce the formation of plaque on the teeth of medium and large dog breeds. They're made using a low-fat, grain-free recipe with kelp as a natural source of vitamins and minerals and apple as a source of natural antioxidants.

Customer review: "My dog seems to love them and I love that they're grain free! Have been ordering them since on subscription. Good value."

Low-fat and easily digestible with added flaxseed to help naturally boost energy levels, these Soopa Pets Banana and Pumpkin Senior Dog Dental Sticks are paw-fect for pooches in their twilight years. Made with 100 per cent banana and pumpkin, they're naturally tasty while also being great for keeping your senior dog's teeth looking and smelling clean. They also contain coconut oil as a source of MCTs, which has been found to boost a dog's brainpower.

The YuMOVE Dental Care Sticks help to target plaque, freshen breath and create a barrier along your dog's teeth and gums to help maintain their health. Not only does the ActivBarrier technology target existing bad breath and plaque, but it also tackles the root cause - the balance of bacteria in your dog's mouth. You can expect to notice a difference within just four weeks of using these as part of your dog's dental regime.

Customer review: "My two labs love them & they help keep their teeth & breath smelling sweet."