This is a treat/snack, not a complete and balanced food. No AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement is present or expected. Dental chews are supplementary — they cannot replace a complete diet. This is labeled as a treat, not a main course.
For a store-brand dental chew, this is surprisingly clean. No artificial colors, no cancer agents, no rendering mystery ingredients. The problems are structural: it's mostly potato starch and wood pulp with some chicken. But that's the nature of dental chews — they're designed to be abrasive, not nutritious. The real issue here is that this product is COMPLETELY WRONG for Bruno.
Randall, let me be straight with you. This dental chew scores well for what it is — a clean, no-garbage store-brand treat with natural preservatives and no cancer agents. That's better than a LOT of dental chews on the market. BUT HERE'S THE PROBLEM: Bruno is an 80-pound Treeing Tennessee Brindle. This bag says 'For Dogs 5-15 lbs.' These mini chews are designed for tiny dogs. For Bruno, these are like giving a grown man a single Tic Tac and calling it a snack. He could swallow one of these whole without chewing, which defeats the entire purpose of a dental chew AND creates a choking/digestive blockage hazard. You need the LARGE size dental chew for a dog Bruno's size — something designed for dogs 50+ lbs that he actually has to work on and chew. Look for dental chews with the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) seal of acceptance — that means they've been independently proven to reduce plaque or tartar. This Meijer chew doesn't have that seal. For Bruno specifically, I'd recommend Greenies Large or CET VeggieDent L — both carry the VOHC seal and are sized appropriately for an 80-lb working dog. Don't feed Bruno these minis. Put them back on the shelf and grab the right size, or better yet, a VOHC-certified product. His Boundless Acres kibble scored an A− (85/100) — a solid base. Don't undermine it with the wrong treats.