Best dental chews for Persians after discontinuation
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inparticular.ai
Dental disease affects the majority of cats over three and is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in cats — pain they hide so well that owners often have no idea it's happening, sometimes for years. So the fact that you've been using dental chews consistently with your cat is genuinely worth something. Before I suggest a replacement, it helps to know a little more: how old is your cat, has your vet flagged any dental concerns at check-ups, and was your cat happy to take the chews without any fuss?
She's nine, a Persian. The vet mentioned some early tartar buildup at her last check but nothing needing treatment yet. She loved the chews — took them easily every day. The brand just got discontinued and I can't find anything similar.
inparticular.ai
That's a really useful picture, thank you. A nine-year-old Persian with early tartar is exactly the profile where keeping up a daily dental routine makes a real difference — catching it now is far better than addressing it in a year or two. One thing worth knowing with Persians specifically: their flat faces mean they often struggle with larger or harder chews, so texture and size matter quite a bit. Can you tell me what brand you were using? And were they a soft chew or more of a crunchy dental treat?
They were Virbac C.E.T. chews — the poultry flavour ones. Soft rather than crunchy. She'd just eat them like a treat. I've been looking online but I'm not sure what's actually equivalent versus just marketing.
inparticular.ai
C.E.T. chews are a solid benchmark — they used those dual-enzyme technology ingredients that genuinely do something rather than just being a flavoured treat. The closest direct equivalent I'd point you to is Beaphar Dental Gel Treats for Cats. They use a similar enzymatic approach with glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase, come in a soft format that works well for flat-faced cats, and they're sized appropriately for smaller mouths. They're well-established in the UK, available on Amazon, and cats that liked the C.E.T. texture tend to accept these readily. I'd suggest starting with a single pack rather than buying in bulk, just to confirm she takes to them — but the formulation and the mechanism are genuinely comparable to what you were using.
That's really helpful. Is there anything else I should be doing alongside the chews given her age and the tartar the vet mentioned?
inparticular.ai
At nine with early tartar flagged, I'd add one more thing: a water additive. Logic Oral Hygiene Gel or Vet Aquadent are both well regarded and you simply add a capful to her water bowl daily. It won't replace the mechanical action of a chew, but it reduces the bacterial load in the mouth and works around the clock between chews. Together, those two things give you good ongoing coverage. And keep that vet check-up cycle — at her age, annual dental assessments are worth prioritising so any progression gets caught early.
