Virbac VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH™ Dental Chews
Treat complementary
Is Virbac VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH™ Dental Chews a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency30
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
Complementary treats for dogs of all life stages, with maize, glycerine and soya as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Low in fat for its format: 1% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
- A treat, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- 5 poor-graded ingredients make up about 52% of the recipe.
- Low in protein: 19% protein on a dry-matter basis.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 10 ingredients.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 19%
- Fat
- 0.90%
- Fibre
- 1.30%
- Ash
- 1.80%
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists maize / corn
- You need more protein than this: 19.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low band
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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corn starch | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 12.9 |
| 2 | Glycerine | Glycerine | other | medium | - | 12.3 |
| 3 | Soya protein concentrate | Soya | carb | poor | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | Rice flour | Rice flour | carb | medium | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | Inactivated brewers’ yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 10.3 |
| 6 | Sorbitol | Sorbitol | additive | poor | - | 9.7 |
| 7 | Corn cobs | Maize / Corn | carb | poor | - | 9.0 |
| 8 | Polyol (Erythritol) | Erythritol | additive | poor | - | 8.4 |
| 9 | Chicory inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | Pomegranate concentrate | Pomegranate | veg | good | - | 7.1 |
Brand
- 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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.1 | 9.915 | -1.40 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 49.7% | -0.113 | -5.59 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.5% | 0.177 | +3.63 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.009 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.371 | -2.87 |
| Recipe graded poor | 51.6% | -0.045 | -2.31 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.868 | -4.34 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.9% | 0.056 | +0.73 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | yes | -1.250 | -1.25 |
| Additive penalty | -21.68 | 0.236 | -5.11 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | -0.1 | 9.915 | -1.40 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.116 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 49.7% | -0.113 | -5.59 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.088 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.002 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 20.5% | 0.177 | +3.63 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.0% | -0.009 | -0.11 |
| Other share of dry matter | 7.7% | -0.371 | -2.87 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 51.6% | -0.045 | -2.31 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.868 | -4.34 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 12.9% | 0.056 | +0.73 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 1.703 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | yes | -1.250 | -1.25 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -21.68 | 0.236 | -5.11 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.00
- Subtotal
- 31.0
- Final score
- 31/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 31/100 | current |
| v1 | 30/100 | |
| v1.9 | 32/100 |
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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Helps clean teeth (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fights bad breath (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Triple-action technology helps to clean teeth, balance gut bacteria and cool the mouth, giving your dog fresher breath from the very first chew (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| With its specially designed "Z" shape, VeggieDent® FR3SH™ chews get into those hard-to-reach areas of the teeth where odour-causing bacteria hide (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| The chewy consistency helps to scrape away plaque and tartar and the tougher texture means longer chewing time and a deeper clean (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Approved by veterinary dental experts (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Product efficacy has been validated by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC), composed of independent veterinary dental experts (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| A daily low-fat chewy treat made with plant-based ingredients that are easy on the digestive system, that helps your dog maintain a healthy weight and removes plaque and odour-causing bacteria for a fresher breath (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps to remove plaque, tartar and odour-causing bacteria for fresher breath and better oral health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Significantly improves dog bad breath from day 1 (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion source |
| Treat your dog to a low-calorie chew every day while helping them maintain a healthy weight (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Plant-based and highly digestible (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| No wheat gluten, animal products or artificial ingredients (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low calorie (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helping control oral bacteria with the antioxidant properties of pomegranate (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freshening the breath with cooling erythritol (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Addressing digestive sources of odours with gut-friendly prebiotic inulin (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pomegranate, from the punica granatum fruit, limits the growth of odour-causing oral bacteria (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Erythritol, made from fermented maize starch, cools and freshens the mouth (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Inulin, derived from the chicory root, helps to balance gut bacteria and reduces bad breath from digestive causes (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH™ Dental Chews have a unique "Z" shape to enhance contact between teeth and chew, which helps to remove even more plaque and tartar from harder-to-reach areas of the mouth (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| They also contain natural ingredients such as pomegranate and inulin to help break down plaque and reduce odour-causing bacteria (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ingredients from natural sources to fight the oral and digestive causes of bad breath in dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH™ Dental Chews are free from wheat gluten, animal proteins and artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| They also contain naturally sourced ingredients including pomegranate, erythritol and inulin to help fight bad breath (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| The natural-origin, plant-based ingredients are tough on plaque and kind on the digestive system (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dental Chews with naturally sourced ingredients that target the causes of bad breath (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH™ Dental Chews contain low fat ingredients (on page) | High/low level | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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