Pedigree DentaStix
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.
The best-known daily dental chew, and a genuinely convenient one — the X-shape and texture are designed to help reduce tartar build-up, it's cheap, and it's on every shelf. It scores below the premium treats because it's a cereal- and starch-based compound chew rather than a single-ingredient, meat-first treat, but as an affordable daily dental routine it does a useful job.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
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Our verdict
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.
How Pedigree DentaStix 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
- Country of manufacture
- Multiple
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Affordable daily dental chew
- Designed to help reduce tartar build-up
- On every supermarket and pet-shop shelf
- Dogs reliably love them
Watch-outs
- Cereal- and starch-based rather than meat-first
- A compound treat, not single-ingredient
- Adds daily calories — factor it into the food bowl
Who it's for
Best for
- An easy, affordable daily dental routine
- Dogs that won't tolerate brushing
- Everyday low-cost rewards
Look elsewhere if
- You want a single-ingredient, human-grade treat
- Your dog is watching its weight and you can't adjust meals
Which Pedigree DentaStix product should you buy?
Match the treat to your dog — here's the exact Pedigree DentaStix product we'd reach for first for each need, with its own review and live price comparison.
Daily Oral Care Medium Dog Dental Treats 56 Pack
Medium dogs (10-25kg) on a daily dental routine who want the best per-chew value.
From $43.95
Daily Oral Care Medium Dog Dental Treats 70 Sticks
Committed daily users and multi-dog homes wanting the lowest per-chew price.
From $35.95
Daily Oral Care Large Breed Dog Dental Treats 28 Pack
Large dogs over 25kg who need a chunkier stick that lasts more than one bite.
From $23.95
Daily Oral Care Large Breed Dog Dental Treats 56 Pack
Owners of a large dog who want eight weeks of daily chews at better value.
From $43.95
Daily Oral Care Medium Dog Dental Treats 56 Pack x 2 (112 Sticks)
Households settled on DentaStix who want to buy a few months at once.
From $85.95
Daily Oral Care Small Dog Dental Treats 28 Pack (110g 7-pack also sold)
Small and toy breeds (about 5-10kg) needing an easy daily dental habit.
From $13.95
Key Pedigree DentaStix products we rate
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$31.70/kg
0.44kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
The small-breed version of Australia's best-selling daily dental chew, scoring 61/100, with a slimmer X-shaped stick sized for dogs roughly 5-10kg. Its standout is convenience: a low-cost, vet-recognised way to add a tooth-scraping chew to your little dog's daily routine.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$30.52/kg
1.44kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
The medium-breed daily chew in a value 56-stick box, scoring 64/100 and arguably the sweet spot of the DentaStix range. Its standout is the near-two-month supply in one box, which brings the per-chew price right down for everyday use.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$19.97/kg
1.8kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
A bulk 70-stick medium-breed box, scoring 64/100, that is the cheapest-per-chew way to keep a medium dog's daily habit going. Its standout is value: ten weeks of daily chews in a single carton at a low unit price.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$22.18/kg
1.08kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
The large-breed daily chew in a supermarket-friendly 28-stick pack, scoring 63/100. Its standout is the chunkier stick built to give big dogs enough to actually chew on, sold at an everyday Coles price.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$20.35/kg
2.16kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
The large-breed daily chew in a value 56-stick box, scoring 63/100, for households committed to a big dog's daily dental habit. Its standout is the eight-week supply that brings the per-chew cost down on the chunkier large-dog stick.
Cost / day
$0
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$0
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$29.84/kg
2.88kg bag
First ingredient
Cereal
Protein
0%
A bulk twin-box of 112 medium-breed sticks, scoring 62/100, for stocking up on a medium dog's daily chew. Its standout is the set-and-forget supply, roughly four months for one dog, that pairs well with repeat delivery.
Best & weakest value in the range
Pedigree DentaStix Daily Oral Care Medium Dog Dental Treats 70 Sticks
A bulk 70-stick medium-breed box, scoring 64/100, that is the cheapest-per-chew way to keep a medium dog's daily habit going. Its standout is value: ten weeks of daily chews in a single carton at a low unit price.
Pedigree DentaStix Daily Oral Care Small Dog Dental Treats 28 Pack (110g 7-pack also sold)
Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $31.70/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.
Price across retailers
Everyday pricing for Pedigree DentaStix 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 Pedigree DentaStix
Alternatives to Pedigree DentaStix
Premium · Good
A likeable, well-made Australian treat range, strong on dental and freeze-dried. But it lands a clear step below a single-ingredient range like The Paw Grocer: most of these are compound recipes with added binders and ingredients, and you pay a premium per treat for that broader formulation. A good everyday choice — just not the purest or simplest. Feed alongside a complete diet. Not veterinary advice.
Premium · Excellent
Our standout treat range, and the one we'd pick first. Human-grade, genuinely single-ingredient and made entirely in Australia, with nothing added to muddy the label — the premium per gram buys real purity. Feed as treats alongside a complete diet, not as a meal. Not veterinary advice.
Final verdict on Pedigree DentaStix
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.
Pedigree DentaStix FAQs
Pedigree DentaStix scores 62/100 overall (Average) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 78/100. 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.
Across the retailers we track, Pet Circle currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key Pedigree DentaStix 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 Bell & Bone, The Paw Grocer. 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, Pedigree DentaStix Daily Oral Care Medium Dog Dental Treats 70 Sticks 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.