Dental Fresh Advanced Plaque & Tartar Dog & Cat Dental Water Additive, 32-fl oz bottle

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  • Dental & Breath Care
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

$15.99 Chewy Price
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  • Double strength, advanced formula specially targets built-up plaque & tartar in hard-to-reach places
  • Best for dogs (and cats, too) with advanced dental issues, halitosis, swollen gums, and/or discolored teeth
  • Keeps breath fresh as it kills the bacteria that cause foul breath odor
  • Eliminates dental plaque-causing bacteria, strengthens enamel and whitens teeth over time
  • Made in the USA

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About Instinct

Instinct is on a mission to transform the lives of pets, and they believe that starts with the power of raw nutrition. For over 20 years, Instinct has been making delicious, wholesome pet food in their own kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their science-backed recipes incorporate raw into everything they do, whether it’s 100% raw frozen and freeze-dried meals, raw toppers or raw-boosted kibble. Using the highest quality and food safety standards, Instinct makes raw recipes you can trust.

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Questions & Answers

23 Customer Questions

I have 2 dogs and use a larger water bowl so is it OK to use 2 tbsp and 16oz of water? Or should I just fill it up more often than I do now Thanks

Answer by Daria • Dec 25, 2025
I had called the company to ask if it was acceptable to mix a gallon at a time and the answer was "yes". The only reason I stopped doing that was I noticed white flakes in the water, possibly from the gallon water jug. Now I use a 16oz glass jar to mix a bigger batch and have had no problems. Good luck!

Will it work in a fountain waterer

Is it okay if I add four capfuls of this to 32 oz of water at a time?

Can I use it to provide more liquid in wet food?

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Ease of Use

83% Positive

Effectiveness

82% Positive

Ingredients

80% Positive

Taste

77% Positive

969 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Elizabeth on Dec 31, 2025

It actually works!

I have a 14 year old cat who has always had dental issues. When she was 7, a few teeth randomly dissolved, and at 10, she needed 4 more removed. I've always worried

I have a 14 year old cat who has always had dental issues. When she was 7, a few teeth randomly dissolved, and at 10, she needed 4 more removed. I've always worried about her tooth health, but tooth brushung is an absolute nightmare. Therefore, I do it less frequently than I should. Ergo, I gave this product a try. She never seemed to notice anything different with the water and drinks it readily. I was FLOORED this year when I took her to the vet and they said "her teeth look great!!!" It's never happened in her life besides the kitten years. The only thing we've done differently is this water additive. I will be signing its praises and recommending it to all the cat people I know. If you have a cat or dog with teeth issues, it is worth every penny.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Cassie on Jan 17, 2026

Made my dog sick

I tried this in the dogs big water bowl and used less to start out with. My Golden retiever vomited and had diarrhea for days until I realized it might be this and

I tried this in the dogs big water bowl and used less to start out with. My Golden retiever vomited and had diarrhea for days until I realized it might be this and switched out the water. Once I gave her regular water without this stuff her symptoms stopped

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Kate on Jan 12, 2026

Works!

It's pricey given that you have to use it everyday but it does work really well. My dog has terrible breath and immediately after drinking water with this in it,

It's pricey given that you have to use it everyday but it does work really well. My dog has terrible breath and immediately after drinking water with this in it, her breath is much fresher. But only lasts for a handful of hours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Debra on Jan 9, 2026

Seems to really work.

I like this formula because it has no dye in it & really seems to work. My girls have been using it for years. Joy is 9 and has never needed a dental procedure

I like this formula because it has no dye in it & really seems to work. My girls have been using it for years. Joy is 9 and has never needed a dental procedure. Abby was a rescue but has only had a dental cleaning at the Vet twice.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By David on Dec 8, 2025

Helps with bad breath and dental health

My dog doesn't notice. Previously his breath was terrible and he got an abscessed tooth. Since we started using Dental Fresh, his breath isn't perfect but is much

My dog doesn't notice. Previously his breath was terrible and he got an abscessed tooth. Since we started using Dental Fresh, his breath isn't perfect but is much better. We use a little more than recommended. Now we use Dental Fredh and get his teeth checked and cleaned annually. His dental health is much better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amanda on Dec 11, 2025

My dog and cat both like it!

I have 2 water bowls in my house and both my dog and cat prefer the bowl that has the Dental Fresh. My dog is 10 years old and has sparkly white teeth and fresh

I have 2 water bowls in my house and both my dog and cat prefer the bowl that has the Dental Fresh. My dog is 10 years old and has sparkly white teeth and fresh breath. My cat is a senior with FIV and stomatitis (inflammation in his mouth) and this seems to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Nov 27, 2025
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Redesigned bottle

Originally recommended by our old vet this additive has been a trusted product in our home for years. The recent rebranding is more than just making the bottle visually

Originally recommended by our old vet this additive has been a trusted product in our home for years. The recent rebranding is more than just making the bottle visually different, they definitely improved the cap design and made it much easier to open.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Nov 30, 2025

MUCH IMPROVED PACKAGING!!!

The water additive is helpful when caring for multiple pets; some are just NOT going to cooperate with toothpaste. But the improvement in packaging is the bomb

The water additive is helpful when caring for multiple pets; some are just NOT going to cooperate with toothpaste. But the improvement in packaging is the bomb. My aging hands and blood pressure thank the manufacturers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lauren on Sep 25, 2025

This works

My dog had a dental cleaning a little over a year ago. Although he doesn’t have a ton of build up on his teeth due to semi-regular cleanings, his breath is pretty

My dog had a dental cleaning a little over a year ago. Although he doesn’t have a ton of build up on his teeth due to semi-regular cleanings, his breath is pretty awful. (I blame his special salmon allergy diet) I can confirm he doesn’t have any broken or abscessed/infected teeth causing the issue. After ONE week of using this product, I can tell there is improvement. When he sits a few feet away and pants, I can’t smell overwhelming bad breath like before. It’s very faint now, so I can imagine that the use of this product will continue to improve his breath. I change his water daily and put in fresh product measured to the amount instructed on the bottle. He doesn’t act like his water tastes any different.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Diane on Jan 23, 2026

Dental Fresh

Lollipop my cat and Sage my dog seam to like it just add to water and helps with keeping there teeth clean

Lollipop my cat and Sage my dog seam to like it just add to water and helps with keeping there teeth clean