Is Whimzees good for dogs?
Yes, Whimzees is generally a good option for most dogs as a daily dental chew, and it is one of the better-known names in that specific part of the market. The range is built around distinctive shapes — the toothbrush, the alligator, the stix — designed to work mechanically on teeth as a dog chews, rather than around any medicated or added-ingredient claim.
How the chews are meant to work
Whimzees chews are shaped with ridges, bristles or textured surfaces so that the act of chewing itself does some of the mechanical work of dislodging plaque, similar in principle to a dental stick but with more varied shapes across the range aimed at different chewing styles.
They are vegetable-based rather than a rawhide or animal-part chew, which some owners prefer, and they come sized from small breed up to large, so the right size for your dog's mouth matters as much as which shape you pick.
Who should be more careful
As with any daily dental chew, they add calories on top of a dog's normal food, so a dog on a strict weight-management diet may need a smaller size or a less frequent chew to keep the overall daily intake balanced.
Any chew carries some risk of a dog trying to swallow a piece whole rather than chewing it properly, particularly an enthusiastic chewer with a large piece for their size — supervise a new chew the first few times and choose the size guide on the pack rather than guessing.
Choosing the right shape and size
The range includes several distinct shapes, and some dogs simply prefer one texture or chewing motion over another, so it's worth trying more than one if your dog loses interest in a particular shape quickly.
Always match the size to your dog's weight rather than picking based on price or what looks like the right amount — an undersized chew for a large dog is more likely to be swallowed in large pieces than properly worked through.
Store chews in a cool, dry place and check the use-by date on the pack, since a chew that has gone soft or stale is less effective at the mechanical brushing action it's designed to provide.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Whimzees Toothbrush Daily Dental Dog Chew
A vegetarian daily dental chew for dogs, shaped like a toothbrush
From£0.69
Whimzees Stix Daily Dental Dog Chew
WHIMZEES Stix Daily Dental Dog Chew: complementary dog chew with potato starch
From£0.59
Whimzees Rice Bone Dental Dog Chew
Rice-based dental chews for dogs, sold individually by size — vegetarian, not for dogs under 9 months
From£1.49
Whimzees Stix Daily Dental Dog Chew Value Bag
Gluten-free Stix dental chews for dogs, value bag — not for dogs under 5lb or 9 months
£10.99
Whimzees Rice Bone Dental Dog Chew Value Bags
Rice-based daily dental chews for dogs, vegetarian, value bag — not for dogs under 9 months
£10.99
Whimzees Variety Box
Vegetable-based dental chews in three shapes, one a day, sized by dog weight
£19.99
Whimzees Veggie Ear
A vegetarian ear-shaped dental chew for dogs — despite the name, no animal ingredients
£1.99
Whimzees Alligator Daily Dental Dog Chew
A large vegetarian dental chew with a knobbly shape, for dogs of 9 months and over
£1.99
Whimzees Toothbrush Daily Dental Dog Chew Value Bag
Toothbrush-shaped dental chews for dogs, naturally coloured — not for dogs under 5lb or 9 months
£10.99
Whimzees Puppy
Softer dental chews for puppies over three months old, grain free and gluten free
£7.99
Pedigree DentaStix Daily Large Dog Dental Treats
Daily Pedigree DentaStix dental chews portioned for large dogs
£2.29
Pedigree Dentastix Light Daily Dental Chews Dog
Pedigree DentaStix Light daily dental chews for medium and large dogs
£2.35
Common questions
- How often should I give my dog a Whimzees chew?
- Most are designed as a daily dental chew, but check the specific pack for the recommended frequency for your dog's size, and remember it adds calories on top of their normal food. Cutting back their main meal slightly on chew days is a sensible way to balance this out.
- Are Whimzees safe for puppies?
- There is a puppy-specific option in the range sized and textured for a younger dog, so check you have that version rather than an adult-sized chew. As with any chew, supervise a puppy the first few times to see how they manage it.
- Do dental chews replace brushing a dog's teeth?
- No, a dental chew is a helpful addition rather than a replacement for regular brushing, which remains the most effective thing an owner can do for a dog's teeth. Chews work alongside brushing, not instead of it.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.