Farmina Digestion Lamb & Quinoa Medium & Maxi Dental Dog Treats Deal Review: Worth It at 57% Off?

Short answer: yes, for most medium and large dogs this is one of the easier "try it" buys on the shelf right now. The Farmina Digestion Lamb & Quinoa Medium & Maxi Dental Dog Treats (100 g) are marked down to $3.47 from $7.99 — a 57% discount — which means testing whether your dog actually likes a lamb-and-quinoa dental chew costs less than a coffee. Sale pricing does rotate, so check the product page for today's number before you plan a stock-up.

This isn't a treat for every dog, though. Below is a quick-reference guide to who benefits, who should look at a different format from our dog treats collection, and what we actually say when someone asks about this bag at the counter.

• Best for a medium or large dog starting a daily dental routine → the Farmina Digestion Lamb & Quinoa dental treat, 100 g bag at $3.47.
• Best for dogs that react to chicken or beef → the same lamb-and-quinoa formula, used as a single-protein reward.
• Best for owners comparing dental chew value → Farmina at the sale price versus a mainstream option like Greenies (see the comparison below).
• Best for a determined power chewer → not this bag; move to longer-lasting dog chews or a rubber toy from our dog toys collection.

Best for a medium or large dog starting a daily dental routine

Dental treats work primarily through mechanical abrasion — the chewing action scrapes soft plaque off tooth surfaces before it mineralizes into tartar. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that periodontal disease is among the most commonly diagnosed problems in adult dogs, and that daily home care matters far more than occasional care. At $3.47 for the 100 g bag, a daily chew habit becomes realistic instead of aspirational.

Two practical points about the "Medium & Maxi" designation. First, the treat is sized and shaped for dogs roughly 10 kg and up, so the dog has to chew rather than swallow it whole — a 6 kg terrier will likely gulp it, which defeats the abrasive purpose. Second, dental treats are still calories. The general veterinary rule is that treats should stay under 10% of daily caloric intake. A 20 kg moderately active adult dog needs roughly 1,000 kcal per day, which leaves about 100 kcal for everything you hand out. If your dog also gets training rewards, count them.

Our team recommends pairing dental chews with brushing two or three times a week rather than treating them as a replacement. Chews reach the crown surfaces; they don't reach below the gumline where periodontal disease actually starts.

Best for dogs that react to chicken or beef

Lamb paired with quinoa is a useful combination for dogs on an elimination or limited ingredient plan, because it avoids the two proteins most commonly used in North American treats. Quinoa also brings fibre and a different carbohydrate profile than wheat or corn, which is why Farmina positions this line under a digestion theme.

Here's the part owners forget: an elimination diet is only valid if everything the dog eats stays inside the protocol. We see this constantly — someone has switched to a careful dry dog food with a single novel protein, then keeps handing over chicken-based biscuits and wonders why the itching never resolved. A lamb treat keeps the plan intact. If your dog's reactions are significant, talk to your veterinarian before you build the protocol yourself; food-responsive skin and gut issues need a diagnosis, not a guess.

For anyone genuinely unsure what's triggering symptoms, we also stock intolerance test kits from 5Strands as a starting point for conversation with your vet — not as a diagnostic substitute.

Best for owners comparing dental chew value

At $3.47, the Farmina bag undercuts nearly every dental option per bag, though bag weight and treat count differ across brands so per-chew math varies. Greenies is the most common point of comparison because many owners already use it. Here's how the two differ in practice.

The honest read: Greenies gives you longer chew duration, which some dogs need for the mechanical benefit to matter. Farmina gives you a cleaner ingredient panel for sensitive dogs and, at this discount, a much lower cost of experimentation. If you've never used dental treats, start with the cheaper bag. If your dog demolishes it in four seconds, duration — not price — is your limiting factor.

Best for a power chewer? Look elsewhere

A baked 100 g dental treat is not a durability product. Dogs that flatten a chew in under ten seconds get almost no abrasive benefit, and they'll clear a bag in three days. For those dogs, we point owners toward longer-lasting natural chews from Crumps' Naturals or Kettle Craft, or a stuffable rubber toy from Kong that you can load and freeze.

The American Kennel Club also cautions that any chew hard enough to resist a determined jaw carries fracture risk for teeth — which is exactly the trade-off. Softer chews are safer for enamel but shorter-lived; harder chews last but need supervision. Neither category replaces a professional dental cleaning under anaesthesia when your veterinarian recommends one.

What we tell customers in the store

When someone asks whether a $3.47 dental treat can be any good, our answer is that discount price and product quality aren't the same variable — clearance pricing usually reflects inventory timing, not formula problems. Always check the best-before date on the bag, which we do at the counter anyway.

Our nutrition experts at the North York store go through the same three questions with every dental-treat customer: how much does your dog weigh, does your dog chew or gulp, and what else are they eating in a day. Pet owners tell us the calorie question is the one that surprises them most, because they'd never counted treats against the daily total from their wet dog food or kibble. The AAFCO nutrient profiles that govern complete-and-balanced claims — updated annually in the AAFCO Official Publication, with the 2026 edition current — apply to the main diet, not treats. That's the point: treats are unregulated extras nutritionally, so AAFCO minimums like 18% crude protein for adult maintenance and 22.5% for growth are met by the food in the bowl, not the biscuit in your pocket.

One honest caution. This is a 100 g bag. If you have two Labradors, that's a few days of treats, and the price advantage disappears once the promotion ends and you're paying regular shelf price for a small pack. Treat it as a trial or a rotation item, not a bulk solution. And introduce it gradually — a sudden new ingredient can loosen stools for a day or two even in a dog with a robust gut, which is where probiotics or prebiotic support from our dog health and wellness range sometimes helps. Digestive changes lasting more than 48 hours warrant a call to your vet.

At a glance: Farmina's Digestion Lamb & Quinoa Medium & Maxi dental treats at $3.47 (regular $7.99, 57% off) are a low-risk way to test a daily dental chew habit for dogs over roughly 10 kg, and a clean lamb-based option for chicken-sensitive dogs. The 100 g bag is small, so it suits trials and rotation rather than bulk feeding. Keep all treats under 10% of daily calories and pair chews with brushing.

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Questions owners ask about this Farmina deal

Is the farmina lamb sale price still $3.47?

The listed sale price is $3.47, down from a regular $7.99 — a 57% reduction on the 100 g bag. Promotional pricing rotates with inventory, so confirm the current figure on the product page before ordering. We don't hold clearance prices indefinitely.

How many dental treats can I give my dog per day?

For most medium and large dogs, one dental treat daily is appropriate, provided all treats combined stay under 10% of daily calories. A 20 kg dog eating roughly 1,000 kcal per day has about 100 kcal of treat budget. Reduce the meal portion slightly on days you hand out extra rewards.

Are these treats suitable for small dogs and puppies?

No — the Medium & Maxi format is sized for dogs roughly 10 kg and above. Smaller dogs may swallow the treat whole, which removes the abrasive dental benefit and creates a choking risk. For puppies, choose soft training rewards instead and check with your veterinarian, since deciduous teeth handle hard chews poorly.

Where else can I find pet deals in North York?

Beyond this Farmina promotion, our clearance sale and cat deals collections rotate weekly as stock moves. Our price match guarantee covers regularly priced items, and you can always contact our team to ask what's landed this week.

Do dental treats replace brushing or professional cleanings?

They don't. Chews reduce plaque on accessible tooth surfaces, but periodontal disease develops below the gumline where no treat reaches. Brushing two to three times weekly plus veterinary assessment at annual exams remains the standard. Ask your vet whether your dog needs a scaling under anaesthesia — breed, age, and existing tartar all factor in.