Best cat dental treats, graded

Eight cat dental treats, including the few with VOHC acceptance. Scored out of 100 on safety and recall record (40), owner ratings (40) and value (20). Prices and ratings checked October 2026.

Our picks

All 8 ranked

  1. GreeniesFeline Adult Dental Treats, Oven Roasted ChickenSafety38/40Owners36.3/40Value16.8/20$1.13 per oz
  2. Purina DentaLifeTasty Chicken Flavor Dental Cat TreatsSafety38/40Owners25.3/40Value20/20$0.80 per oz
  3. MintiesSalmon Flavored Cat Dental TreatsSafety30/40Owners25.4/40Value18.9/20$0.90 per oz
  4. Ark NaturalsKiss Me-Ow Cleaning Chicken Dental ChewsSafety30/40Owners23.2/40Value15.6/20$1.28 per oz
  5. WhimzeesNatural Chicken & Salmon Dental Cat TreatsSafety30/40Owners21.8/40Value15.9/20$1.24 per oz
  6. Tartar ShieldWholesome Bites Chicken Cat Dental TreatsSafety30/40Owners23.5/40Value7.3/20$3.11 per oz
  7. Emerald PetFeline Dental Treats with ChickenSafety30/40Owners17.6/40Value11.4/20$2.00 per oz
  8. Virbac C.E.T.IntelliDent Cat BitesSafety30/40Owners11.5/40Value4/20$4.40 per oz

Value is per oz, compared within this category. How we grade.

How to choose cat dental treats

Look for the VOHC seal

The Veterinary Oral Health Council accepts products that prove in trials they reduce plaque or tartar. Products with the seal earn up to 10 extra points here.

Give it daily

Dental chews and treats only work with daily use, and they help, not replace, brushing and vet cleanings.

Count the calories

Dental chews can carry a lot of calories. Count them in your pet's 10% treat allowance using our cat food calculator.

Questions

What is the best cat dental treat in 2026?

Of the 8 best-selling cat dental treats we graded, Greenies Feline Adult Dental Treats, Oven Roasted Chicken scores highest at 91/100 (grade A). Runners-up: Purina DentaLife (83), Minties (74).

What is the cheapest cat dental treat we graded?

Purina DentaLife Tasty Chicken Flavor Dental Cat Treats, at $0.80 per oz. It grades B (83/100).

Which cat dental treats have had recalls recently?

None of the brands we graded had a recall of this kind of product in the last five years. Each product page lists the recalls with links to the notices.

Brands in this list: Ark Naturals, Emerald Pet, Greenies, Minties, Purina DentaLife, Tartar Shield, Virbac C.E.T., Whimzees.