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Pedigree Dentastix Original Large Dog Dental Treats VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats

VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats scores higher on KibbleLab, 7.6 to 7.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Pedigree Dentastix Original Large Dog Dental Treats and VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Pedigree Dentastix Original Large Dog Dental Treats
Pedigree Dentastix Original Large Dog Dental Treats

Verified Jul 26, 2026

VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats
VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats

Verified Jul 19, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
7.2 / 10 7.6 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.00%
Fat 1.00% 0.50%
Fiber 4.50% 3.50%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
18.00% 12.00%
Calories 2943 kcal/kg 3165 kcal/kg
Calorie density Low Low
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Rice Flour, Wheat Starch, Glycerin, Chicken, Gelatin, Gum Arabic, Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose Powder, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin, Riboflavin, [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Vitamin E]), Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative), Zinc Sulfate, Smoke Flavor, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Source of Vitamin C], Turmeric, Iron Oxide, Green Tea Extract Show full list
Corn Flour, Lamb, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Canola Oil, Chicken Flavor, Rice Flour, Mono and Diglycerides, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Lysine, Glucosamoine, Chicory Root, Chondroitin Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Artificial Color (Blue #2, Red #40), Beta Carotene, L-Carnitine, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Dental care, Breath support Joint care, Probiotic support, Weight management, Inflammation reduction, Digestive health
Format & suitability
Food type Treat Treat
Texture Whole Pieces Whole Pieces
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size Large All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Not indicated
Life stages Not listed Not listed
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Not listed
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Rice Flour
  • Cellulose Powder

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats scores higher, 7.6 to 7.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose Powder.

See the full profiles: Pedigree Dentastix Original Large Dog Dental Treats and VetSelect Pet Protect Puffs Joint Care Treats .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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