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GREENIES Original Dental Treats vs Best Bully Sticks 6-Inch Thick Bully Stick
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Dog Chews: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
GREENIES are one of the few chews with a VOHC seal for plaque and tartar. Bully sticks are a simple, long-lasting treat for dogs who just love to chew.
GREENIES Original Dental Treats
Buy itA daily dental chew with the Veterinary Oral Health Council seal for plaque and tartar.
- Listed by the Veterinary Oral Health Council as accepted for both plaque and tartar control.
- Sold in sizes by body weight, from Teenie for 5 to 15 lbs up to Large for 50 to 100 lbs.
- Clear feeding guidance: one treat a day, with a calorie adjustment to the main meal.
- Not for dogs under 5 lbs or under 6 months old.
- GREENIES warns that gulping any item can be harmful or even fatal, so watch your dog chew.
- A daily treat adds calories that you need to take off the main meal.
Best Bully Sticks 6-Inch Thick Bully Stick
Buy itA single-ingredient beef chew that lasts longer than standard bully sticks.
- Made from 100% beef, a single-ingredient chew.
- Thicker than standard bully sticks, so it lasts longer for medium to tough chewers.
- Softens as the dog chews, unlike very hard chews.
- Calorie-dense, so it counts toward the day's food.
- The last small piece can be a choking hazard; take it away.
- No VOHC seal; any dental benefit is from chewing, not a tested claim.
Side by side
| GREENIES Original Dental Treats | Best Bully Sticks 6-Inch Thick Bully Stick | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Owners who want a daily chew with proven dental benefit. | Dogs who love to chew and owners who want a simple, natural treat. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the GREENIES Original Dental Treats - A daily dental chew with the Veterinary Oral Health Council seal for plaque and tartar. Choose the Best Bully Sticks 6-Inch Thick Bully Stick instead if dogs who love to chew and owners who want a simple, natural treat.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Dog Chews: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).