Private Label Dental Treats: Shapes and Sample Checklist
By PawTaste Pet Food · September 29, 2026
When sourcing private-label dental treats, a shape name alone leaves important details unresolved. A star stick, sandwich snack and knotted bone each need a specific sample and packaging brief. PawTaste's 2026 catalog lists named dental treat formats with reference codes, so buyers can start from a defined product rather than a general request for “dental chews.”
Compare the shape families first
Printed catalog pages 23–25 group dental products into sandwich snacks, star sticks, twists, filled sticks, knotted bones, toothbrush shapes and puffed formats. Choose the shape family that fits the range you are planning, then ask for dimensions, piece weight, composition and texture confirmation. Shape and color are useful selection references; neither proves a dental-health outcome.
Dental treat catalog references
Star sticks and twists: specify the actual code
DC02C, DC02D and DC02E are listed as green tea, beef and pumpkin star dental sticks. DC02F and DC02G identify twisted formats. When requesting samples, state both the code and whether you need a straight or twisted shape. Add a target length and piece weight if your retail pack already has a defined size.
These product names are catalog references, not a full recipe or a guarantee of ingredient percentages. Ask for the composition of the selected sample before describing it as grain-free, single-protein or suitable for a particular dietary requirement.
Sandwich, knotted bone and toothbrush formats
The sandwich family includes bone and heart shapes as well as sticks. DC04A and DC04B are separate double-knotted bone references, while DC05A is the green tea toothbrush format. Use a catalog reference together with a sample photo when discussing variations, so shape, color and texture expectations are aligned.
A purchasing brief should identify the intended pet and size range and ask the supplier to confirm suitability and feeding directions for the final product. The catalog does not provide enough information to assign a universal feeding amount or pet-size recommendation.
A sample approval checklist
- Reference code, shape, dimensions and acceptable piece-weight range.
- Confirmed ingredient list and analytical specification.
- Texture and sample appearance agreed before production.
- Retail pack weight or piece count, packaging dimensions and carton plan.
- Storage conditions, supported shelf life and label instructions.
- Destination market, order quantity, sample needs and project timeline.
Keep any planned dental-effect claims separate from the format selection. Request supporting evidence for the exact product and proposed wording before including such claims on a label. A toothbrush shape or a “dental” product name alone is not evidence of plaque or tartar reduction.
Send an actionable OEM brief
For example: “Please compare DC02E Pumpkin Star Dental Stick and DC03B Pumpkin Sandwich Dental Stick. We are planning [pack size] for [market], with an estimated quantity of [quantity]. Please confirm product specifications, MOQ, packaging and sample availability.”
Use the dental and assorted treat range to continue product selection. The private-label packaging guide can help organize the information needed for a quotation. MOQ and lead time should be confirmed for the chosen code and packaging combination.
