Minties FreshBites Soft & Chewy Dog Dental Treats

Low-Calorie Chewy Dental Bites with Five Natural Breath Fresheners

Product Description

Minties FreshBites are light, soft, chewy dental treats formulated with five natural breath fresheners, alfalfa, peppermint, fennel, dill, and parsley, to clean teeth and neutralize dog breath with every bite. The chewy texture softens gradually as dogs chew, allowing the treat to reach into the spaces between teeth for more effective breath freshening and gentle cleaning. At only 7.5 calories each, these are designed for frequent treating throughout the day. Free from wheat, corn, soy, salt, and added dyes.

Benefits

• Texture Softens as Dogs Chew: The treat gradually softens with each bite, allowing it to conform around teeth and reach into the spaces between teeth that harder treats often miss entirely.
• Only 7.5 Calories Per Treat: The low calorie count makes it practical to give multiple times a day without meaningfully impacting the dog's daily calorie budget or weight management plan.
• Gentle on Sensitive Stomachs: Free from wheat, corn, soy, salt, and added dyes, making these a gentler daily treat option for adult and senior dogs with ingredient sensitivities.
• Natural Chicken Flavor: Natural chicken flavoring makes the treat palatable to most dogs, including picky eaters who may be less responsive to plain mint or herbal-only treat formulas.
• Cleans Teeth with Every Bite: The chewing action works against tooth surfaces to help remove loose plaque and food particles.

Ingredients

Rice Flour, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Natural Chicken Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Alfalfa (Source of Chlorophyll), Peppermint Oil, Brewers Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Parsley, Fennel, Dill, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), and Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3).

Calorie Content (Calculated)

3050 kcal/kg, 7.5 kcal/treat

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Recommended Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health.

Directions for Use   

• Give multiple times daily: At 7.5 calories each, these treats are designed for frequent daily giving rather than a strict once-daily limit; give as needed for breath freshening.
• Give after meals: Use one treat after meals as a breath-freshening routine to address the odor that builds up from eating and to support post-meal oral hygiene.
• Keep fresh water available: Fresh, clean drinking water should always be available while your dog is chewing and consuming any treat throughout the day.

Additional Information

Precautions  

• For dogs only: This product is for dog use only; not for human consumption and not suitable for cats or other animals.
• Supplemental feeding only: These treats are not a complete and balanced food; always give alongside a complete and balanced primary diet for your dog.
• Keep out of reach of children: Store where children cannot access the bag; these are pet treats not intended for human use or consumption.

Storage Information 

• Cool and dry place: Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sun exposure and heat to maintain the soft, chewy texture and freshness of the treats between uses.
• Seal after each use: Close the bag securely after every session to keep air out and maintain the chewy texture; an open bag lets moisture in and can affect the texture.
• Do not refrigerate: Refrigeration is not required and may introduce condensation inside the bag, which can alter the soft, chewy texture of the treats over time.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the five natural breath fresheners in this treat?

Ans: Alfalfa, peppermint, fennel, dill, and parsley. Each is included for its natural odor-neutralizing properties; peppermint and fennel are the most recognizable breath fresheners in the group, while alfalfa, dill, and parsley provide additional compounds that help neutralize sulfur-based odors.

Q2: How often can I give these treats?

Ans: These are designed for frequent treating throughout the day. At 7.5 calories each, they can be given multiple times daily, after meals, as a midday snack, before and after walks, or whenever a quick breath refresh is useful.

Q3: How does the texture help clean teeth?

Ans: The treat starts firm and gradually softens as the dog chews it. This gradual softening allows the treat to conform around tooth surfaces and work into the spaces between teeth where harder treats don't reach. The chewing action combined with the softening texture scrubs against the tooth surface and gumline, removing loose plaque and food particles.

Q4: Are these treats free from wheat, corn, and soy?

Ans: Yes. The recipe is free from corn, soy, and wheat, throughout. The carbohydrate base uses rice flour instead of wheat or corn-derived ingredients. The treat is also free from added salt and added dyes. Dogs with sensitivities to wheat, corn, or soy can generally tolerate this recipe, though always confirm with your veterinarian.

Q5: Can these be given to senior dogs?

Ans: Yes. The soft, chewy texture softens further as dogs chew, making it practical for senior dogs with dental sensitivity, reduced bite strength, or dogs that have difficulty with harder treat formats. The wheat-free, corn-free, soy-free recipe is also gentle on the digestive system, which is relevant for older dogs with more sensitive stomachs.

Q6: Do these treats replace brushing?

Ans: No. These treats support daily oral hygiene through the mechanical action of chewing and the breath-freshening herbs, but they do not replace toothbrushing or professional dental cleaning. They are best used as a daily supplement to a broader oral care routine that includes regular brushing and periodic veterinary dental assessments.

Q7: Do these treats contain artificial flavors or preservatives?

Ans: The flavor comes from natural chicken flavor. The preservative used is mixed tocopherols, which is a natural vitamin E-based preservative rather than an artificial one. The recipe is free from added artificial dyes. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) is also included as a nutrient supplement in the recipe.