Dental Treat Flatulence Medium & Maxi Treat
Verified Jun 30, 2026
This is a grain-free dental treat for medium and large dogs, made primarily from pea starch and sweet potato with a modest amount of lamb as an animal protein source. It includes several fiber sources and prebiotic ingredients like inulin and fructooligosaccharides, along with fennel and yucca, aimed at supporting digestion and stool odor while the texture and added sodium tripolyphosphate help with dental cleaning. It’s designed as a once-daily supplemental treat, not a complete diet.
Nutritionally, this is a thoughtfully formulated functional treat for medium and large dogs that combines dental-support ingredients with fibers and prebiotics for gut health. The calorie density is relatively low for a treat, which is helpful for dogs watching their weight, and the ingredient list avoids common cereal grains. It’s best used as an occasional, once-daily reward alongside a complete and balanced main diet, especially for dogs that tolerate peas and lamb well.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Contains prebiotic fibers such as inulin and fructooligosaccharides, plus multiple fiber sources (pea fiber, psyllium, guar gum) that can help support healthy digestion and regular stools.
- Includes sodium tripolyphosphate, which can help reduce tartar formation when used regularly as part of an overall dental care routine.
- Relatively low fat (1.2% min) and moderate calories for a treat (about 1,322 kcal per lb), making it easier to fit into calorie-restricted or weight-management plans.
- Uses lamb as the animal protein source, which may be useful for dogs that cannot have chicken or beef, and is preserved with mixed tocopherols rather than artificial colors or flavors.
Considerations
- Pea starch and pea fiber are the main base ingredients, so this may not be suitable for dogs that need to avoid pea-based products or have had issues on legume-heavy diets.
- Crude protein is modest for a treat at 10.2% and lamb appears after several carbohydrate and fiber sources, so this is more of a functional chew than a high-protein reward.
- Designed only for intermittent or supplemental feeding, so it must be used alongside a complete and balanced dog food rather than as a primary calorie source.
- Contains lamb and yeast, which can be problem ingredients for dogs with specific food allergies or sensitivities to those components.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Pea Starch
Pea starch is used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate binder, thickener and texture agent to help form kibble and provide readily digestible energy, rather than as a protein or fiber source. It is a gluten‑free, highly digestible starch that can increase calorie density and glycemic load (important for overweight or diabetic pets) and, like other pea/legume ingredients used in high amounts in some grain‑free diets, should be part of a balanced formulation chosen with veterinary guidance for pets with special health concerns.
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Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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Guar Gum
Guar gum is a soluble plant-derived fiber commonly used in pet foods as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier to improve texture, moisture retention and prevent separation in wet foods, gravies and coatings. It provides little nutritional value beyond soluble fiber—which can help stool consistency and modestly slow digestion—but excessive amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset or affect nutrient absorption, so it is used at controlled low levels and is generally considered safe for most dogs and cats.
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Lamb
Lamb is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a high-quality animal protein that supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is often chosen for its palatability or as a “novel” protein in elimination diets. It can be higher in fat and calories than some other meats and may still cause allergic reactions in sensitive animals, so owners of overweight pets or those with food sensitivities should consult a veterinarian and use proper handling/cooking practices if feeding raw or homemade lamb.
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Quinoa
Quinoa is used in pet foods as a cooked pseudo‑grain providing digestible carbohydrates, fiber and a relatively high‑quality plant protein with a broad amino acid profile. It supplies B vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, magnesium) and can be a useful energy and fiber source for dogs, but should be cooked and rinsed to remove bitter saponins, offered in moderation due to calorie density and potential digestive upset, and it should not replace essential animal‑derived nutrients (such as taurine) required by cats.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Brand
Farmina is the flagship brand of Farmina Pet Foods, known for its Natural & Delicious (N&D) and Vet Life lines. The brand focuses on diets that combine natural ingredients with scientific research. Farmina’s offerings target premium pet owners seeking nutritionally balanced recipes made with high-quality proteins and low-glycemic carbohydrates.
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Farmina operates its own manufacturing facilities in Italy, Serbia, and Brazil, allowing complete control over ingredient sourcing, formulation, and production quality. The company follows strict quality assurance protocols and complies with international food safety standards including HACCP and ISO-certified processes.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Farmina Dental Treat Flatulence Medium & Maxi Treat has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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