Whimzees puppy dental chews: what they are
Whimzees Puppy is a vegetable-starch based dental chew formulated specifically for younger dogs, softer than the brand's standard adult range to suit a puppy's developing teeth and jaw. We stock it as part of our wider dental-care and puppy ranges shown below.
What the puppy chew is
Whimzees are known for their distinctive shapes and a recipe built around natural, vegetable-based starches rather than animal by-products, and the puppy version follows the same approach in a softer, gentler formulation. It is designed to be safe for a puppy's developing teeth while still providing the chewing action that supports dental health.
As with any chew, size it appropriately for your puppy and supervise the first few times they have one, taking it away once it wears down to a size that could be swallowed whole rather than letting them finish every last piece.
How it fits alongside brushing
A dental chew like this supports good dental health by encouraging chewing action that can help reduce plaque build-up, but it works alongside regular brushing rather than replacing it. Brushing remains the single most effective thing an owner can do for a dog's teeth, at any age.
It is a reasonable addition to a puppy's routine once they are old enough to have chews generally, giving them something appropriate and purpose-built to chew rather than reaching for furniture or shoes instead.
For this need
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 Tasty Minis Puppy Treats Chewy Cubes with Chicken
Soft chewy puppy training treats with 13% chicken and added calcium, 125g
£2.25
Forthglade Complete Puppy Chicken with Liver Grain Free — 18 x 395g Trays
Sold as a case: 18 x 395g trays. A complete grain-free wet food for puppies, built on 71% chicken and 4% chicken liver
£35.89
Common questions
- Are Whimzees chews safe for puppies?
- The Whimzees Puppy range is specifically formulated to be softer than the adult range, suiting a puppy's developing teeth. As with any chew, supervise your puppy and choose a size appropriate to their mouth.
- What age can a puppy have a Whimzees chew?
- Once a puppy is comfortably eating solid food and ready for chews generally, which for most puppies is from around eight weeks onward, though always introduce anything new gradually and supervise the first few times.
- Do Whimzees chews replace brushing?
- No. They support dental health by encouraging chewing action, but regular brushing remains the most effective thing an owner can do for a dog's teeth, and a chew works best alongside it rather than instead of it.
- What are Whimzees chews made from?
- They are built around natural, vegetable-based starches and ingredients rather than animal by-products, which is part of what makes the brand distinctive within the dental chew category, alongside their recognisable shapes.
- How long should a Whimzees Puppy chew last?
- This varies a lot between individual puppies depending on how enthusiastically they chew, so treat it as a supervised activity rather than something to leave your puppy alone with for a fixed length of time. Take it away once it wears down small.
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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.