Bocce's Brushy Sticks Dental Bars: Which Size Dental Chew Does My Dog Need?

Bocce's Brushy Sticks Dental Bars are bristle-shaped dental chews made with coconut and mint, sold in three sizes matched to your dog's weight. Small and Medium bags are 13 oz. at $16.50, and the Large bag is 16 oz. at $17.50. Choose Small for dogs 5 to 25 lbs, Medium for 25 to 50 lbs, and Large for dogs over 50 lbs.

Product at a glance

What is actually in it

Most of what makes a dental chew work is shape, but the ingredient list still matters, and Bocce's keeps this one short.

Coconut is the flavor and fat contribution. It has a mild, nutty sweetness that most dogs take to without any convincing, and it gives the bar enough character that you are not relying on artificial flavoring to get the thing eaten. Bocce's is explicit that there are no artificial flavorings or fillers in these bars, which is a meaningful thing to say out loud in the dental aisle.

Mint is the other half of the pitch. Crisp mint is what gives the bar its fresh finish, and it is the reason your dog's breath is more pleasant company after a chew. Mint in a dental bar is a cosmetic contribution rather than a clinical one, and it is worth holding that distinction firmly.

The bristle shape is arguably the third ingredient. Those ridges give the bar texture to work against tooth surfaces as your dog chews, which is the mechanical part of the job. A smooth chew slides past teeth. A ridged one does not.

Bocce's describes the recipe as limited and simple, made with 100% real ingredients and baked in the USA. A complete ingredient panel and guaranteed analysis are not published on the product page, so read the bag.

How to use it

Sizing comes first, and it is genuinely a safety question rather than a preference. Bocce's sets three brackets: Small for dogs between 5 and 25 lbs, Medium for 25 to 50 lbs, and Large for dogs over 50 lbs. A bar that is too small for a big dog can be swallowed rather than chewed, which defeats the purpose and introduces a risk nobody wants.

The bars themselves scale accordingly. Small bars measure 3.50 inches by 0.44 by 0.50 and there are roughly 26 to a bag. Medium bars are 4.00 by 0.25 by 0.63, about 16 per bag. Large bars come in at 5.00 by 0.75 by 0.69, roughly 7 per bag.

On quantity, apply the same discipline you would to any treat. The widely used veterinary guideline keeps all treats together under about ten percent of daily calories. Bocce's does not publish a calorie figure per bar on the site, so take it from the printed panel and work backwards from your dog's daily target rather than from the bag count.

Supervise chewing. Always. That is true of every chew ever made, dental or otherwise.

Who it suits, and who it does not

Brushy Sticks suit dogs who enjoy a longer chew and owners who want a daily dental ritual that the dog actually looks forward to. Because there are three sizes, the range covers most of the weight spectrum, from a 6 lb. terrier up through a large breed.

They are a reasonable choice for households that want dental support without artificial flavorings in the mix.

They are not right for dogs under 5 lbs, who fall below the smallest size bracket. Aggressive chewers who tend to gulp rather than work through a chew need close supervision or a different approach entirely. Dogs with existing dental pain, loose teeth, or recent oral surgery should not be handed a firm bar without veterinary clearance, and a chew is never a replacement for treatment your vet has recommended.

How it compares

If you want something in the same general territory from Bocce's, Bone Broth Biscuits are a crunchy 5 oz. biscuit at $7.00 that includes parsley for breath. They are far shorter-lasting than a dental bar and cost a fraction as much, so think of them as a pleasant daily biscuit rather than a dental routine.

For dogs who want chew time more than they want clean teeth, Beef & Carrot Jerky Sticks at $11.00 for 4 oz. give a chewier, meat-forward experience built on five limited ingredients with no added salt or sugar. They do nothing mechanically for teeth, but they hold a dog's attention.

Brushy Sticks are the dental option. Bone Broth Biscuits are the everyday biscuit with a breath note. Beef & Carrot Jerky is the chew for chewing's sake.

How it fits a bigger routine

A dental chew is one part of oral care, and the honest framing is that it sits alongside brushing and professional cleanings rather than instead of them. Daily brushing remains the thing with the strongest evidence behind it, and your veterinarian is the one who should be assessing your dog's mouth on a schedule.

For broader context on how treats and chews fit a dog's overall nutrition, the American Kennel Club's nutrition library at akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition covers the basics without drowning you in jargon.

A workable weekly rhythm: brush most days, offer a dental bar as the reliable daily chew, and keep the vet check on the calendar rather than in the back of your mind.

Talk it over with your vet

Before starting any dental chew, ask your veterinarian to look at your dog's mouth. That matters most for dogs with visible tartar, red gums, broken or loose teeth, or a history of dental procedures, where a firm chew could cause pain rather than help. Your vet can also confirm which size bracket your dog belongs in if they sit near a boundary, and can tell you how a daily chew should affect the rest of your dog's food. If your dog has a coconut sensitivity or is on a restricted diet, raise that at the same time.

FAQ

What size Brushy Sticks dental bar does my dog need?

Bocce's sizes Brushy Sticks Dental Bars by weight. Small is for dogs 5 to 25 lbs, Medium for dogs 25 to 50 lbs, and Large for dogs over 50 lbs. Choosing the correct size matters for safe chewing, since a bar that is too small for a large dog can be swallowed rather than properly chewed.

How many bars come in a bag of Bocce's Brushy Sticks?

Approximate counts are 26 bars per bag for Small, 16 for Medium, and 7 for Large. Small and Medium bags are 13 oz. and the Large bag is 16 oz.

What are Bocce's Brushy Sticks Dental Bars made of?

Brushy Sticks Dental Bars are made with limited and simple ingredients including nutty coconut and crisp mint, with no artificial flavorings or fillers. They are made with 100% real ingredients and baked in the USA, and the bars are bristle-shaped to add cleaning texture as a dog chews.

Do dental chews replace brushing a dog's teeth?

No. A dental chew like Brushy Sticks supports a dog's oral care routine, but it does not replace tooth brushing or the professional dental cleanings and examinations your veterinarian recommends. Treat the chew as one habit among several.

How much do Bocce's Brushy Sticks cost?

Small and Medium bags are $16.50 each and the Large bag is $17.50 on the Bocce's Bakery website. All three sizes are currently available.

The bottom line

Brushy Sticks Dental Bars are Bocce's take on the daily dental chew: coconut and mint, bristle-shaped for texture, no artificial flavorings or fillers, baked in the USA, and sized properly rather than sold as one bar for every dog. Get the size right against your dog's weight, count it inside their daily treat allowance, keep brushing, and keep your vet in the loop. Find all three sizes at boccesbakery.com/products/brushy-sticks-dental-bars.