Dental Fresh Original Formula Dog & Cat Dental Water Additive, 8-fl oz bottle

$7.99 (-20%) Chewy Price
$9.99 List Price

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  • Eliminates dental plaque-causing bacteria, whitens and strengthens teeth over time.
  • Use daily, along with regular brushing, to support your pet's healthy teeth and gums, give your pet fresh breath, and simplify professional cleanings.
  • Safely helps fight periodontal disease without brushing and no adverse effects on periodontal tissues.
  • No taste or color, so it doesn't disrupt your pet's drinking habits.
  • Contains no alcohol, no sugar, no surfactants or detergents, and no pungent mint flavors, like many other water bowl additives on the market do. Does not cause staining, has no taste or artificial flavorings, and can be safely used long-term. Made in the USA!

Ingredient Information

Instructions

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Ultimate Protein Kibble

Instinct’s Ultimate Protein recipes are high in protein and completely free from animal meal for optimal nutrient absorption. And with freeze-dried raw coating on every piece of kibble, adding the nutrition and taste of raw into your pet’s diet is easy!

Pure, Real Nutrition of Raw on Every Piece

PACKED WITH PROTEIN

At least 90% of protein comes from real chicken or duck.

MORE MEAT

Up to 3x more chicken or duck is included compared to some other premium natural cat food brands.

PROBIOTICS

Live, natural probiotics are included to support your cat’s digestive health.

OMEGAS

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids support skin and coat health.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants help support immune health.

MADE WITHOUT FILLERS

These recipes are made without grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, animal meal, by-product meal or artificial colors or preservatives.

RAW COATING

Instinct crushes and tumbles their freeze-dried raw with their kibble, ensuring raw is on every piece!

Questions & Answers

19 Customer Questions


I have a 5 gallon auto water bottle type can I mix in that and how much in ratio to that. I have 4 dogs that are active thus the auto water.

Answer by ChewyMay 27, 2018
For results, add 1 teaspoon (capful) of Dental Fresh to 8 ounces of drinking water or follow your veterinarian's directions.

Can this be used in a water fountain with a filter? I see an answer that states it is not recommended and another which states that it is okay.

Answer by ChewyOct 22, 2019
We do not recommend using this water additive with a filtered water fountain. It can be added however, depending on the type of filter being used, it may be filtered out entirely or make the additive less effective.

How many capfuls per 8 ounce bottle. How many days will 8 oz. last?

Answer by ChewyJul 02, 2018
There will be approximately 6 teaspoons (6 capfull) per ounce. The 8 ounce bottle contains roughly 48 teaspoons.

What is the difference between this formula and the Advanced formula?

Answer by ChewyOct 22, 2019
Both this and the Dental Fresh Advanced Plaque & Tartar Water Additive for Dogs do contain the same ingredients however, the levels are different. This contains 0.1% Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide while the Advanced contains 0.14% Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide.

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Ease of Use

77% Positive

Effectiveness

81% Positive

Ingredients

80% Positive

Taste

78% Positive

279 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cynthia on Nov 25, 2025

Dental Fresh

My cat and dogs both drink more water when I add this. They have a fountain dispenser. When using this on a regular basis, they have fresh breath and a lot less

My cat and dogs both drink more water when I add this. They have a fountain dispenser. When using this on a regular basis, they have fresh breath and a lot less tarter. Even my little dog that had breath issues.This tackled the challenge. Does not fome when adding it to water like most other brands. There water fountain stays cleaner as well.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Sonya on Dec 26, 2025

Dental mouthwash

My dog refused to drink his water when I added this. I only added a teaspoon and he still detected that something was in it.

My dog refused to drink his water when I added this. I only added a teaspoon and he still detected that something was in it.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Josi on Sep 17, 2025

Chemical Smell

Has a chemical smell and my dogs can tell the difference. I can smell the chemicals on their breath after they drink. The smell reminds me of walking into a vet

Has a chemical smell and my dogs can tell the difference. I can smell the chemicals on their breath after they drink. The smell reminds me of walking into a vet office. My dogs and I prefer TropiClean Fresh Breath Dental Water Additive instead of this product.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lisa on Sep 29, 2025

Works

Works well. No stinky breath when teeth and gums are all good. Good indication if the cats have bad breath-time for a vet visit for dental care. Price good and last

Works well. No stinky breath when teeth and gums are all good. Good indication if the cats have bad breath-time for a vet visit for dental care. Price good and last several months. And no complaints from the cats!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dennis on Oct 1, 2025

I am ver satusfied with the products ordered as you can see they are repeats

I really dislike getting these review that will not allow me to simply bypass comments. If this remains a requirement I will not complete any more surveys

I really dislike getting these review that will not allow me to simply bypass comments. If this remains a requirement I will not complete any more surveys


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sherri on Sep 29, 2025

Dental Health Must

We've actually been using this with our dogs since 2014 it does an amazing job keeping teeth cleaner & overall mouth health is A+ Breath is good too

We've actually been using this with our dogs since 2014 it does an amazing job keeping teeth cleaner & overall mouth health is A+ Breath is good too


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Michela on Jul 10, 2025

NOT odorless!!

I guess this works...not sure as my boy is still young and his teeth are white. I started using it early on purpose to keep them that way. HOWEVER, it does have

I guess this works...not sure as my boy is still young and his teeth are white. I started using it early on purpose to keep them that way. HOWEVER, it does have an odor and my guy doesn't like it. Here in the heat of summer he will drink it when there is no choice but if I put water down without the Dental Fresh, he drinks more. I won't be buying this again.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By rebecca on Aug 30, 2025

Seems to help.

The pets didnt seem to notice this additive. It's a tiny bit annoying to measure but I have noticed improvement in the tartar on the teeth. Im on my 3 rd bottle

The pets didnt seem to notice this additive. It's a tiny bit annoying to measure but I have noticed improvement in the tartar on the teeth. Im on my 3 rd bottle.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mike on Dec 6, 2025

White teeth , fresh breath

My dog likes this product , does not like other brands

My dog likes this product , does not like other brands


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Vicki on Dec 28, 2025

New Design

I hope it is the same or even better formula

I hope it is the same or even better formula