Hills Science Diet Adult Oral Care Dry Cat Food Chicken 7 lb Bag

The point of this food is to clean cats’ teeth by forcing them to have to break down the big kibble with their back teeth to get them clean. This is definitely NOT for cats with sensitive teeth. The kibble is large and crunchy because that’s how it works to clean teeth! And it really does seem to work. I feed my cats Nulo kibble and canned food which is high quality, species-appropriate, very good quality food, but the kibble is tiny, so it does not benefit their teeth. I purchased a small bag of this food and use it as treats. I’ve been giving my kitties about 4-5 pieces each, once a day at treat time, and I’m shocked that I already see a difference. They had already been getting the same number of Greenies treats and these seem to work much better. My cats are both less than a year old, but tartar has already started, and with that I was seeing some redness starting around the gumline by the tartar. Due to several illnesses when we got them, we had to prioritize their medicine over training them for teeth cleaning, so they are both averse to having their teeth brushed. I still plan to slowly work on that with them, but this kibble really does seem to make a big difference, even when used very sparingly! I don’t think anything can really remove tartar, but it’s only been a little over a week, and the redness on their gums is already gone and it really does look like they have less tartar, though I really am not sure if that’s actually possible! I also have noticed no tummy or litterbox issues, but as I’m giving them only a few pieces a day, I don’t feel I can really judge that for those planning to use this as meals. They really like the flavor apparently because they gobble it up at treat time. Very encouraging results so far! Read more

My cat has had gum issues from a young age due to allergies. I’ve been feeding her Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin dry food. She’s now 5 years old and had tartar buildup on her back teeth. The vet wanted $2,000 for a dental cleaning. I saw this food on Amazon and decided to give it a try. I didn’t expect it to remove the tartar, but I figured it wouldn’t do any harm either. At first, I was disappointed. My cat started vomiting after eating this food because the kibble pieces were much larger than what she was used to (she usually just swallows her regular food). So I gave it to her as a treat instead, without replacing her main food. Gradually, she learned to chew the bigger pieces. I started checking her teeth from time to time. After a few weeks, one of the back teeth was completely clean — no more tartar. On the second tooth the very tip had cleared. But today, when I checked again, both teeth were completely clean. Wow. It’s so rare when a product actually lives up to its advertisement. After almost 3 months, her teeth are totally free of tartar. I’ll definitely keep buying this food. Thank you to the company for creating such an amazing product that keeps pets’ teeth healthy and saves money on dental care! Read more

My kitty has always had some dental issues. With consistent use of this dry food, I've noticed less tartar buildup on her enamel. I will continue to feed it to her and the ingredients are pretty high quality. Read more

I got this food because I wanted to be more mindful of my cats’ dental health, and I’m so glad I gave it a try. It actually helps reduce plaque and freshens their breath—which I noticed after just a little while of using it! Their teeth look cleaner, and I no longer get that strong “cat breath” smell when they come in for cuddles. The kibble pieces are a bit larger than regular cat food, which I think helps them chew more and keeps them fuller a little longer. I also like that this brand uses quality ingredients, and my cats genuinely seem to enjoy it. They’ve taken to it right away, especially compared to other dental-specific foods we’ve tried. I do wish it was a little more budget-friendly—I’d give it to them exclusively if I could—but for now I alternate it with other foods. Even with switching it up, I’ve still seen a difference in their dental health. If you’re looking for something that actually supports your cat’s teeth and that they’ll actually eat, I highly recommend giving this a shot! Read more

My vet recommended the prescription version of this. Handy if you don't want to get a prescription every time as it seems to have similar ingredients. It doesn't seem to be the best ingredients, but it my cat seems to love the taste of these. He actually thinks they are treats when I got the sample from my vet of the prescription version. They are larger so he has to chew them. He had an issue with puking because he would inhale his dry food so fast and swallow it whole, then two minutes later vomit it all back up. And the cycle repeats. He also had some teeth removed, so this forces him to use his teeth and chew. The smaller kibble might be uncomfortable as it might hit his gums between his teeth if he tries to chew. Not sure. Read more