Virbac Aquadent FR3SH
Supplement · complementary
Our verdict
Is Virbac Aquadent FR3SH a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary supplement for dogs of all life stages, with water, glycerine and erythritol as the main ingredients.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (6)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- other 40.4%
- additive 17.5%
- fibre 15.8%
- veg 14.0%
- supplement 12.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua | Water | other | - | 21.1 |
| 2 | Glycerin | Glycerine | other · medium | - | 19.3 |
| 3 | Erythritol | Erythritol | additive · poor | - | 17.5 |
| 4 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 15.8 |
| 5 | Mint Aroma | Mint | veg · good | - | 14.0 |
| 6 | Punica granatum Extract | Pomegranate | veg · good | - | 12.3 |
- 1. Aqua21.1% estimated
- 2. Glycerin19.3% estimated
- 3. Erythritol17.5% estimated
- 4. Inulin15.8% estimated
- 5. Mint Aroma14.0% estimated
- 6. Punica granatum Extract12.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Virbac
- Website
- https://uk.virbac.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- uk.virbac.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 29.2% | 0.163 | +4.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.9% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| Other share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.375 | -7.41 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.5% | -0.065 | -1.14 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 17.5% | 0.060 | +1.05 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -21.05 | 0.222 | -4.67 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.3 | 9.191 | +2.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 29.2% | 0.163 | +4.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.9% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| Other share of dry matter | 19.8% | -0.375 | -7.41 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.5% | -0.065 | -1.14 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 17.5% | 0.060 | +1.05 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -21.05 | 0.222 | -4.67 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 37.4
- Final score
- 37/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fights plaque and tartar (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freshens breath (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to use water additive (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Drinking Water Additive is an easy way to promote oral health and fight bad breath in dogs and cats. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Simply add to your pet’s drinking water every day for healthier teeth, gums and fresher breath. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Developed by vets (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Make oral care easy with Vet Aquadent FR3SH™ Drinking Water Additive. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet Aquadent FR3SH™ is an easy way to protect your pet against dental problems. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| It features a trio of ingredients to freshen the breath and help prevent plaque and tartar taking hold. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pomegranate for its antioxidant effect and ability to control odour-causing plaque bacteria. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cooling erythritol to freshen the mouth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotic inulin to soothe the gut and tackle digestive sources of bad breath. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The mild mint flavour of Vet Aquadent FR3SH™ is tasty and refreshing (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| making oral hygiene an enjoyable part of your pet's daily routine. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| designed to physically remove even more plaque and tartar. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| the triple-action technology contols bacterial growth and fights bad breath. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps prevent plaque and tartar build-up (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduces plaque bacteria and helps to prevent the formation of new plaque and tartar. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Improves bad breath from day 1 (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains fast-acting ingredients that freshen your pet’s breath from the very first use. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to administer (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Simply add the recommended amount to your pet’s fresh drinking water every day. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Appealing mint flavour (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Has a refreshing, mild mint flavour for an enjoyable taste and lasting freshness. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aqua; Glycerin; Erythritol; Inulin; Mint Aroma; Punica granatum Extract. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet Aquadent FR3SH™ features triple-action FR3SH™ Technology to fight bad breath and keep the teeth healthy. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limits the growth of odour-causing bacteria. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Antioxidant effects for added benefits. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made from fermented corn starch (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cools and freshens the mouth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Well tolerated by dogs. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Derived from the chicory root (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Feeds friendly gut bacteria. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports oral and digestive balance. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Targets digestive sources of bad breath. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aquadent FR3SH™ is an effective and convenient alternative for cats and dogs who won’t tolerate other oral hygiene measures. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pets typically enjoy the tasty, mild mint flavour and readily drink the supplemented water, helping to reduce the risk of dental disease and bad breath. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| designed to physically remove more plaque and tartar from the teeth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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