Unique kibble shape and size cleans the tooth surface by scrubbing away laden plaque in the mouth to promote systemic health
Special fiber matrix technology is clinically proven to reduce plaque, stain and tartar buildup
Fights bacteria-laden plaque, reduces bad breath, and promotes overall health
Added antioxidants to control cell oxidation and promote a healthy immune system
Awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance for helping reduce both plaque and tartar accumulation
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Dental care for your pet may be more important than you think. The accumulation of bacteria laden plaque above the gumline can lead to long term oral health issues. Recent studies have demonstrated there is an association between oral health issues and systemic general health issues affecting the kidney, heart and metabolic systems. At Hill's, nutritionists and veterinarians have developed clinical nutrition especially formulated to keep your dog's teeth clean and help control the oral bacteria found in plaque.
Specifications
Item Number
69792
Weight
5 pounds
Made In
United States
Lifestage
Adult
Breed Size
Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, Giant Breeds, All Breeds
Food Form
Dry Food
Special Diet
Pea-Free, Veterinary Diet, With Grain
Disclaimers
Veterinary Authorization
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm.
If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Diet Transitioning
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow at least a 7-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. Start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Day 7, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
Transition Day
Current Diet
New Diet
Days 1-2
75%
25%
Days 3-4
50%
50%
Days 5-6
25%
75%
Day 7
0%
100%
FAQ
Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?
We offer competitive prices and free shipping on orders over $49. Plus, you'll save more if you sign up for automatic refills with Autoship at Checkout. Chewy experts are available 24/7 to answer any questions you have.
How do I order veterinary diets?
Search for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
At Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
Place your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state?
Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a veterinarian's authorization?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Do authorizations expire?
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills?
Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the veterinary diets team at Chewy?
Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com, start a chat on Chewy.com, or call us anytime at 1-800-672-4399. We're here for you 24/7.
Learn More About Hill's Prescription Diet From Our Team of Experts
About Hill's Prescription Diet Joint Care and Dental Care
Improving Lives Together
Groundbreaking Nutrition for Healthy Teeth and Joints
Hill's Prescription Diet j/d helps keep pets active, while Prescription Diet t/d promotes dental health for your pet. The Prescription Diet t/d food carries the Veterinary Oral Health Council Seal of Acceptance and is clinically proven to reduce bacteria-laden plaque and tartar buildup
Prescription Diet j/d helps preserve joint cartilage, maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on the joints. This therapeutic food is clinically proven to improve your dog's ability to run, walk and jump in as few as 21 days and as few as 28 days for cats.
Clinical Nutrition
With Hill's, it's not just high-quality ingredients that count. Their focus is on the proper balance of nutrients in every recipe. So Hill's has developed foods that are designed to help pets with specific health conditions, providing the right nutrients to support their health. Hill's alliance with veterinarians puts them in a unique position find a nutrition recommendation for your pet no matter what health issue your pet is facing.
Formulated by Veterinarians
Hill's Prescription Diet started with a veterinarian's belief that some health issues could be managed through nutrition. What began as a theory has now been proven through extensive research by a team of over 220 vets, PhD nutritionists and food scientists. The results can be seen in Hill's Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods.
Meeting the Highest Standards
Providing a food that delivers exactly what it says it does is Hill's number one priority, in fact, they perform over five million safety and quality checks every year. They've established relationships with trusted suppliers and will only accept ingredients that meet stringent standards.
The Taste Factor
You might know that Hill's Prescription Diet is good for your pet, but she's only concerned with the taste. Even though they place a heavy emphasis on nutrition, Hill's hasn't forgotten about palatability. Savory ingredients are combined to produce foods with enticing aromas, textures, and shapes that your pet can't resist.
Comprehensive Support for Joint and Dental Health
Talk to your veterinarian about the right formula for your pet.
t/d Dental Care Dog and Cat Food
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
Special fiber matrix technology
Unique kibble shape and size
Complete and balanced nutrition
Health Benefits
Promotes overall health
Fights bacteria-laden plaque
Cleans the surface of the tooth
j/d Joint Care Dog and Cat Food
Chicken Flavor
Key Nutrients
Therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids
Source of glucosamine & chondroitin
Controlled calories and added L-carnitine
Health Benefits
Helps retain joint cartilage
Helps maintain a healthy weight and avoid extra stress on joints
Supports a healthy immune system
About Hill's Prescription Diet
Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pet. Their Prescription Diet product line delivers clinically proven nutrition that supports common pet health concerns, from digestive and urinary health to aging and weight management.
Is this given as a food or treat? My vet gives them as a treat in his office.
Answer by • Apr 22, 2018
This product is to be given to your pet as a meal as directed by your veterinarian. The kibble can be fed as a treat if wanted.
is there actual chicken in these
Answer by • Sep 19, 2021
This variety contains Chicken By-Product Meal. For a complete list of ingredients and the guaranteed analysis, click the “Nutritional Info” tab on the product page.
What is the correct consistency of Hills Prescription Diet t/d small bites? Seems pretty hard and I'm concerned that my 8 pound yorkie will be able to chew it.
Answer by • Jun 13, 2019
This food has a hard, crunchy consistency that is formulated to help scrub away plaque with every bite.
What is the average size of these small bites?
Answer by • Feb 22, 2022
This kibble is round and measures approximately 1.2 inches in diameter (similar to a small jawbreaker)
My 10 lb mini doxie and 7 lb Papillon go coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs over these! They are like treats to them. The vet recommended and I was no thrilled about the high price, so I give them to them as treats and then mix them in to a mid-grade food for their regular feeding. They do not have any problems fitting them in their mouths or chewing them. They are gone in no time and then they are begging for another. If I could afford to I would only feed them these.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Bandido on Dec 4, 2022
Our Chihuahua says: Think dental treat, not Kibble
Bandido, the review-writing chihuahua here. I find these t/d treats good for crunchy dental fun but I would NEVER recommend them as food. Kibble? This ain't kibble. Kibble is small and cute. This is big, like a treat. You think the small size is big? You should see the large size! Mi mama had to cut those suckers in half in order for me to eat them. I know the "kibble" is big and crunchy to help my pearly whites stay clean, so putting water on/crushing these "puffs" defeats the purpose. Bandido rates the taste, texture, purpose and "treat-not-kibble" at 4 paws.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By maltmomma on Jan 25, 2023
GREAT STUFF!
My vet recommended that I give these to my small dog in place of treats - that two or three a day would help - and it really has! They love them and I am optimistic that this will help with one of the most common problems in small dogs!
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By lcan on Oct 7, 2022
Surprised my chihuahua will eat these huge "treats," but it's working!
So, my vet told me to feed these to my 7.5-pound chihuahua as either a meal or a treat. He is a super picky eater who normally enjoys a diet of Fresh Pet and some softened Acana kibble. I was doubtful, but after reading the reviews, decided to give it a try. I had to introduce it strategically though. I began by crushing these mammoth kibbles, then giving my chihuahua and my large dog the treats together. That kind of gave him a taste, but it took him a while to understand they were OK. But then my chihuahua was in a crunchy mood (he usually refuses hard kibbles, but occasionally gets the urge to eat large kibbles from the large dog's bowl while she observes calmly from the couch). So, I added a couple of these big T/D kibbles to the large dog's bowl at that strategic moment, and the chihuahua stole one and ran off to his bed. Aha! I didn't think he would be able to eat it. It was a struggle for him. He really had to wedge it between his back teeth. But he did it. He seemed to think it was tasty, but he wasn't interested in working on any more of them. So I began breaking the big kibbles into pieces and serving it with his soft FreshPet food at mealtimes. He crunched and ate them. Now I'm increasing the size of the pieces I give him. Today, he just happily ate another whole, huge kibble, even when he still had soft food left. SO... it just takes a little strategy. I'm not feeding it to him as a primary diet, because it would take him an eternity to get his calorie intake unless I smash them to smithereens. But this wins as a dental treat. He normally won't do dental chews so this may be the answer! I'm giving four stars because... I don't think it will work as a diet for most chihuahuas. And they should give some instructions for tiny mouths, because many small dogs who see this won't understand at first that eating it is possible. But as a supplement, it's definitely good for the dental toolbox.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Maryam on Nov 4, 2022
Excellent Dental Treats
You can use these as food, but we give our 35-lb, 14-y-o pooch 5 a night and toss them to give him exercise. He LOVES dental chews, and in the past 11 years, we've had no issues with his teeth at all. It's worth the hassle to get a vet's RX for these.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Tink on Aug 1, 2022
Too big and tough for truly small dog
The kibble is massive! Way too big for my 14 year old, 10 pound dog. The vet recommended it but I can’t see why. My dog liked the taste but she struggled to eat it. It was a wonder watcher her try the first day. After a few days, I couldn’t figure out why she wasn’t eating. Finally I watched her and saw she was licking the food because she likes the taste, but once the flavor was gone, she was done with it. She refused to chew it because it’s too hard. I tried wetting it down to try and get it soft enough for her to eat, but I don’t know if that minimizes it’s teeth cleaning effect. It just seems strange that a teeth cleaning food would be too painful for a dog with bad teeth to eat. I wish it would’ve worked out because apparently it works wonders for other dogs. This was a very expensive experiment.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Wendi on Jan 22, 2023
Hills science
Katie loves these and looks forward to getting them after meals
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By sheri on Nov 7, 2022
Dental Dog Food
Over priced dog food that did nothing to help my dogs teeth. I do not recommend this for people with older dogs or on a budget
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Momof3 on Sep 4, 2022
Not for small dogs!
The kibble for the "small bites" is way too large for any small dog. More like Newfoundland sized. We have broken them up with a hammer to make them editable for our Yorkie mix.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renee on Jul 9, 2022
Picky eater loves it
I have two pugs and one of them is a very picky eater. My vet recommended these kibble and we have been using them to supplement their diet for a year now. It’s not their main kibble but they do get a handful everyday and I also give it to them as a treat. They love these! They do take them from their bowl and like to chew them on the couch or in the carpet. They usually end up leaving a lot of crumbs behind which can be messy. The pieces are large, but that’s the point.