Greenies
Greenies is a genuinely effective, vet-recommended daily dental chew with VOHC backing and a size for almost every dog, and dogs love them. The labels are grain-based and multi-ingredient rather than single-protein, so cleaner-label chewers will score higher on transparency, but as an occasional dental treat fed alongside a complete diet they earn their popularity. Not veterinary advice.
Greenies is the best-known dental-chew brand in Australia, made by Mars Petcare and built around a chewy, ridged treat designed to scrape plaque and tartar to the gumline as the dog chews. The dog range carries the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance and spans five sizes (Teenie, Petite, Regular, Large and Jumbo) plus flavour variants like Blueberry and Sweet Potato, a Grain Free line, and a separate Feline dental treat range. They are sold widely in supermarkets and pet stores, and are intended as a once-a-day dental treat fed alongside a complete diet.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Strong
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Our verdict
Greenies is a genuinely effective, vet-recommended daily dental chew with VOHC backing and a size for almost every dog, and dogs love them. The labels are grain-based and multi-ingredient rather than single-protein, so cleaner-label chewers will score higher on transparency, but as an occasional dental treat fed alongside a complete diet they earn their popularity. Not veterinary advice.
How Greenies scores
Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- Mars Petcare (USA)
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Carries the VOHC Seal of Acceptance for plaque and tartar control
- Designed for once-daily dental care with a size for every dog (Teenie to Jumbo)
- Highly palatable - most dogs treat them as a reward, not a chore
- Stocked almost everywhere, from Woolworths to every major pet store
Watch-outs
- First ingredient is wheat flour and the label is multi-ingredient rather than single-protein
- Calorie-dense, so they need to be counted within the ~10% daily treat allowance
- Premium price per gram next to basic supermarket biscuits
Who it's for
Best for
- Owners wanting a vet-recommended daily dental chew
- Dogs that won't tolerate tooth-brushing
- Households that want one trusted brand across multiple dog sizes
Look elsewhere if
- You want a grain-free, single-ingredient treat with a minimal label
- You need the lowest cost-per-treat option
Which Greenies product should you buy?
Greenies treats are an occasional reward, not a meal — keep them to about 10% of your pet's daily calories. Here's the exact pack to reach for depending on what you need it to do.
Original Regular Dog Dental Treats 170g
Buy this if you want the brand's strongest all-rounder: the flagship size and the one most medium dogs will use - the benchmark daily dental chew.
From $18.95
Original Regular Dog Dental Treats Value Tub 1.02kg
Buy this for the best cost per treat in the dog range — the economical pick if it's part of the daily routine.
From $83.95
Original Petite Dog Dental Treats 170g
Buy this if you've got a small or toy breed — the right-sized format so the treat suits little mouths and the daily calories stay in check.
From $18.95
Original Large Dog Dental Treats 170g
Buy this for a big dog — a larger format that gives enough chewing time to do its job and matches a bigger dog's serve.
From $18.95
Sweet Potato Dental Dog Treats Petite 340g
Buy this when you want to keep a dog happily occupied — a longer-lasting chew for downtime and boredom.
From $35.95
Feline Greenies Oven-Roasted Chicken Dental Cat Treats 60g
Buy this if you've got a cat too — a crunchy, VOHC-accepted dental treat for cats - a rarity in the feline aisle.
From $6.95
Key Greenies products we rate
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$111.47/kg
0.17kg bag
First ingredient
Wheat Flour
Protein
0%
The flagship size and the one most medium dogs will use - the benchmark daily dental chew.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$111.47/kg
0.17kg bag
First ingredient
Wheat Flour
Protein
0%
A small-dog dental chew that hits the sweet spot for breeds in the 7-11 kg range.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$111.47/kg
0.17kg bag
First ingredient
Wheat Flour
Protein
0%
A bigger chew built to give large breeds enough chewing time for the dental action to work.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$111.47/kg
0.17kg bag
First ingredient
Wheat Flour
Protein
0%
The smallest chew in the range, sized for toy and small breeds that still deserve daily dental care.
Every Greenies product, ranked & reviewed
All 8 Greenies products, ranked by our independent score, each with its own review and live price comparison across retailers. Tap any product for the full breakdown.
Original Regular Dog Dental Treats 170g
From $18.95
Original Petite Dog Dental Treats 170g
From $18.95
Original Large Dog Dental Treats 170g
From $18.95
Original Teenie Dog Dental Treats 170g
From $18.95
Grain Free Petite Dog Dental Treats 340g
From $35.95
Original Regular Dog Dental Treats Value Tub 1.02kg
From $83.95
Sweet Potato Dental Dog Treats Petite 340g
From $35.95
Feline Greenies Oven-Roasted Chicken Dental Cat Treats 60g
From $6.95
Best & weakest value in the range
Greenies Original Regular Dog Dental Treats 170g
The flagship size and the one most medium dogs will use - the benchmark daily dental chew.
Feline Greenies Oven-Roasted Chicken Dental Cat Treats 60g
Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $115.83/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.
Price across retailers
Everyday pricing for Greenies key products is a guide and can change. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.
Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are a guide and can change.
Retailers that stock Greenies
Alternatives to Greenies
Budget · Average
A convenient, affordable daily dental chew that dogs love and you can buy anywhere — a reasonable part of a dental routine, especially if brushing is a battle. Just know it's a cereal-based compound treat rather than a single-ingredient one, and count the calories. For a purer treat look at The Paw Grocer; for grain-free dental, Bell & Bone. Daily dental chews complement brushing and vet checks, they don't replace them.
DentaLife
Mid-range · Good
DentaLife is a convenient, widely available daily dental chew that dogs reliably enjoy and that's backed by VOHC acceptance for tartar reduction, making it an easy add-on to a tooth-care routine. The labels are grain-inclusive and multi-ingredient rather than single-ingredient, so cleaner-label dental chews exist if that's your priority, but for value and accessibility it's hard to beat at the supermarket. Like all treats, these are an occasional reward fed alongside a complete and balanced diet, not a meal, and should stay within about 10% of daily calories. Not veterinary advice.
Whimzees
Premium · Strong
Whimzees is a strong, widely trusted pick for owners who want a plant-based, low-ingredient dental chew with VOHC backing and dog-friendly shapes that genuinely encourage chewing. They sit in the premium dental-specialist band on price per chew, and the multi-ingredient (potato-starch based) label is naturally less minimal than single-ingredient ranges, but the value boxes bring the per-treat cost down nicely. Like all treats, these are an occasional reward fed alongside a complete and balanced diet, kept to roughly 10% of daily calories. Not veterinary advice.
Final verdict on Greenies
Greenies is a genuinely effective, vet-recommended daily dental chew with VOHC backing and a size for almost every dog, and dogs love them. The labels are grain-based and multi-ingredient rather than single-protein, so cleaner-label chewers will score higher on transparency, but as an occasional dental treat fed alongside a complete diet they earn their popularity. Not veterinary advice.
Greenies FAQs
Greenies scores 83/100 overall (Strong) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 74/100. Greenies is a genuinely effective, vet-recommended daily dental chew with VOHC backing and a size for almost every dog, and dogs love them. The labels are grain-based and multi-ingredient rather than single-protein, so cleaner-label chewers will score higher on transparency, but as an occasional dental treat fed alongside a complete diet they earn their popularity. Not veterinary advice.
Across the retailers we track, Pet Circle currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key Greenies product. Prices are a guide and can change often, so compare price per kg and member or subscription pricing before you buy. See our full price comparison above.
Worth comparing carefully against Pedigree DentaStix, DentaLife, Whimzees. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.
Within the range we rate, Greenies Original Regular Dog Dental Treats 170g scores best on our value-and-quality blend. Match the bag size to your dog's daily serve so you are comparing cost per day, not just sticker price. This is general information, not veterinary advice.