Best VOHC-Accepted Dental Chews for Dogs Compared (2026)
Three dental chews that the Veterinary Oral Health Council lists as accepted. We have not tested them ourselves.
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Dental chews are not all the same. The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) reviews evidence and lists products that slow plaque, tartar or both. Greenies, OraVet and Purina DentaLife are three widely sold chews on its current list for dogs. Greenies is listed for both plaque and tartar, while OraVet and DentaLife Daily Oral Care are listed for tartar.
Quick picks
- Plaque and tartarCanine Greenies Dental ChewsCheck price
- Tartar controlOraVet Dental Hygiene Chews for DogsCheck price
- Daily treatDentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog TreatsCheck price
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Top pickGreenies (Mars Petcare)Canine Greenies Dental Chews | Tartar controlOraVetDental Hygiene Chews for Dogs | Daily treatPurinaDentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog Treats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Plaque and tartar claim | Tartar claim | Tartar claim, daily treat |
| VOHC claim | Plaque and tartar | Tartar | Tartar |
| VOHC since | 2007 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Versions accepted | Original, Weight Management, Hip and Joint, Grain-Free, Puppy, Aging Care | Dental Hygiene Chews | Daily Oral Care (North American and European sizes) |
| Sizing | Five sizes; feed by dog weight | Feed by dog weight (see package) | Feed by dog weight (see package) |
| Price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Specs from each manufacturer's US product page. Bars compare each spec against the best value in this table; they are not test scores. Prices change often, so we link out instead of quoting them.
The picks
★Plaque and tartar
Greenies (Mars Petcare)Canine Greenies Dental Chews
Best for: Plaque and tartar claim
VOHC lists Canine Greenies (five sizes) as accepted for both plaque and tartar since 2007, with weight-management, grain-free, puppy and aging-care versions also accepted.
What we like
- Plaque and tartar claim
- Many versions
Watch out for
- Pick the right size for your dog
VOHC lists Canine Greenies, in five sizes, as accepted for plaque and tartar since 2007. FreshMint, Blueberry and Pumpkin Spice versions are covered by that listing. Weight Management (2008), Hip and Joint Care (2014), Grain-Free (2014), Aging Care (2019) and Puppy (2019) versions are listed separately, also for plaque and tartar.
★Tartar control
OraVetDental Hygiene Chews for Dogs
Best for: Tartar claim
VOHC lists OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews as accepted for tartar since 2016.
What we like
- VOHC accepted
Watch out for
- Tartar claim only
VOHC lists OraVet Dental Hygiene Chews for Dogs as accepted for tartar since 2016.
★Daily treat
PurinaDentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog Treats
Best for: Tartar claim, daily treat
VOHC lists Purina DentaLife Daily Oral Care treats as accepted for tartar since 2017.
What we like
- VOHC accepted
- Sold as a daily treat
Watch out for
- Tartar claim only
VOHC lists Purina DentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog Treats, in North American and European sizes, as accepted for tartar since 2017. Other DentaLife products, including ActivFresh and DentaLife Plus, have their own listings.
How to choose
- Look for the VOHC seal. Check the VOHC accepted products list for the claim.
- Choose by weight. Feed the size on the package for your dog’s weight.
- Keep brushing. See dog and cat dental care.
- Avoid xylitol. Never give human dental products to dogs. See xylitol and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
What does VOHC acceptance mean?
The Veterinary Oral Health Council lists products that meet its standards for slowing plaque, tartar or both. Each listing states which claim was accepted.
Do dental chews replace brushing?
No. Daily brushing remains the main home care step. See our dog and cat dental care guide.
Which size should I buy?
VOHC says to feed the right size and to check the package for the right weight range for your dog.
Which chew has a plaque claim?
Of these three, Greenies is listed for plaque and tartar. OraVet and DentaLife Daily Oral Care are listed for tartar.
