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#7 in Best Dog Dental Chews

Minties Dental Chews for Dogs, 60 Count, Vet-Recommended Mint-Flavored Dental Dog Treats for Medium Dogs, Bones Clean Teeth…

Minties

Best for

Best for fresh breath

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.5(36,495)

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Verdict scoreFair
64/ 100

Based on 2 trusted sources

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Minties Dental Chews for Dogs, 60 Count, Vet-Recommended Mint-Flavored Dental Dog Treats for Medium Dogs, Bones Clean Teeth…

Sources behind this verdict

10 reviewers weighted by source trust

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, Minties is popular for breath freshening, carrying a 4.5 Amazon average over roughly 36,000 reviews and frequent verified-purchase praise for its minty scent and spongy, easy-to-chew texture that suits older dogs. Retailer listings emphasize a triple-action plaque, tartar, and breath formula, and many buyers report their dogs love them. The trust-weighted caution is significant.

What reviewers liked

  • High palatability and well-liked minty scent per verified-purchase reviewers
  • Soft, spongy texture works for older dogs
  • Large 4.5 Amazon base across ~36,000 reviews and affordable

Where it falls short

  • Two high-trust threads raise mint-related digestive and safety concerns
  • One r/DogFood report describes nonstop digestive issues after feeding
  • Not consistently cited as VOHC accepted in the sources we read; brand concedes it doesn't replace brushing

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, Minties is popular for breath freshening, carrying a 4.5 Amazon average over roughly 36,000 reviews and frequent verified-purchase praise for its minty scent and spongy, easy-to-chew texture that suits older dogs. Retailer listings emphasize a triple-action plaque, tartar, and breath formula, and many buyers report their dogs love them.

The trust-weighted caution is significant. Two high-trust threads, one in r/DogFood titled around 'nonstop' digestive issues and one in r/dogs warning owners not to give dogs mint, flag the mint content specifically as a potential problem, with one poster saying they no longer trust 'dog-safe' labeling after a bad experience. Notably, the product's own listing concedes it does not replace brushing, and unlike several higher-ranked picks it is not consistently cited as VOHC accepted in our sources.

The balanced read: Minties earns its place for palatability and breath control at a reasonable price, but the recurring high-trust concerns about mint and digestive tolerance, plus the absence of clear VOHC backing in the signals we have, place it at the bottom of this list. Introduce cautiously and monitor.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Vet Recommended Dental Treats for Dogs
Minties dental dog bones provide vet recommended dental care in a daily dental chew dogs love
Dental Dog Chews That Help Clean Teeth
Minties dog teeth cleaning treats feature a unique shape and texture that rubs teeth clean, while your dog chews
Removes Plaque and Tartar
Chewing Minties Dog Dental Treats help dogs chew away plaque build-up and control tartar; these dog teeth cleaning chews help keep your dog's teeth healthy and clean
Dog Chews for Cleaning Teeth and Promoting Good Dog Oral Health: Using Minties dog dental chews daily helps promote oral health and freshens your dog's breath with five (5) breath fresheners alfalfa, parsley, fennel dill, and peppermint
Dental Bones Made in the USA
Contains eight (8) Minties dental treats for medium to large, weighing more than 40 pounds

What customers say

2 verified voices
All 3 of my dogs love them and the vet is always complimenting their teeth when she sees them twice a year.
Supportingvia r/Pomeranians
The ingredients in Mintie's have “mint” them and in hindsight I should've known better when seeing that as mint can be bad for dogs.
Trustedvia r/dogfood

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