Ask about Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Dental Bites Feline Treats
Low-Calorie Crunchy Dental Treats for Cats
Product Description
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Crunchy Bites Cat Treats are low-calorie dental rewards, developed in collaboration with veterinarians. The crunchy texture helps scrape away plaque and tartar while freshening breath, and the chicken-and-liver flavor keeps cats coming back. With approximately 1.5 calories per piece, these treats align with weight-management plans and make daily dental care easy and enjoyable.
Benefits
- Dental cleaning: Crunchy bites help reduce tartar and plaque as cats chew.
- Fresh breath: Texture supports cleaner teeth and noticeably fresher breath.
- VOHC accepted: Earned the Veterinary Oral Health Council seal for tartar control.
- Weight-smart calories: About 1.5 kcal per treat for controlled rewarding.
- Flavor appeal: Natural chicken and liver flavors encourage consistent daily use.
Ingredients
Ground yellow corn, chicken meal, corn protein meal, animal digest, beef fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), powdered cellulose, fish meal, natural liver flavor, glycerin, calcium carbonate, natural flavor, dried yeast, vitamin E supplement, tricalcium phosphate.
How to Use
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Daily dental dose: Feed 17 treats daily to adult cats 5 lb or more.
- Adult cats only: Do not feed to cats weighing less than 5 lb.
- Treat purpose: Offer as a treat, never as a meal replacement.
- Calorie limit: Keep treats under 10% of total daily calories.
- Water access: Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Veterinary Guidance: Consult your veterinarian before starting daily dental treats.
- Weight Restriction: Avoid feeding to cats with a body weight under 5 lbs.
- Diet balance: Reduce regular food if treats are added daily.
- Moderation rule: Calorie intake should not exceed 10% of total daily calories.
- Safe storage: Reseal the pouch and store in a cool, dry place to maintain crunch.
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 Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Crunchy Bites Cat Treats designed to do?
Ans: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Crunchy Bites Cat Treats are formulated to help control tartar and plaque with a crunchy texture that cleans teeth during chewing, while also supporting cats on weight-management plans.
Q2. How many Crunchy Bites should I feed for dental benefits?
Ans: For optimal dental benefit, feed 17 treats per day to adult cats weighing 5 pounds or more. This amount helps the crunchy texture work consistently to reduce tartar.
Q3. Can kittens or small cats eat these treats?
Ans: No, the manufacturer advises against feeding Crunchy Bites to cats weighing under 5 pounds. They’re intended for adult cats, so smaller cats and kittens should use other vet-approved treats.
Q4. What flavors do these treats have?
Ans: They feature natural chicken and liver flavors, which boost palatability and help many cats accept daily dental treating without fuss, even when used long-term.
Q5. Are these treats low in calories for daily use?
Ans: Yes, each piece provides approximately 1.5 calories (less than 2 kcal), so you can reward yourself daily while still managing your total calorie intake, as long as treats make up less than 10% of your diet.
Q6: Do these treats support urinary health?
Ans: While these treats are not explicitly formulated for urinary health, encouraging your cat to eat treats can increase hydration, which supports regular urination and may indirectly benefit urinary health by helping flush the bladder more frequently. For targeted urinary support, specialized veterinary diets or treats with controlled mineral levels and moisture content are recommended.
Q7: How many treats are in each bag?
Ans: The exact number of treats per bag varies depending on the bag’s weight and treat size. For precise treat counts, please refer to the packaging details, which will help you manage your cat’s treat intake effectively and avoid overfeeding.
Shipping. Orders ship from the US and are typically processed within 1 to 3 business days. Most orders arrive within 2 to 10 business days, with shipping rates calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. You'll receive a tracking number by email once your order ships. Some orders may arrive in multiple packages depending on supplier location.
Returns. Unused, unopened items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery with prior approval. For pet safety, we cannot accept returns on opened consumables, medications, prescription products, or final sale items. To start a return, email sales@thepetperch.com with your order number. Customers cover return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect, in which case we'll cover it. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 to 10 business days.
Damaged or incorrect orders. Contact us within 7 days of delivery at sales@thepetperch.com with your order number and photos. We'll make it right at no cost to you.
