Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
WHAT IS DentaShield®?
A:
DentaShield® is another name for the ingredient, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, the same ingredient used in one of the leading human toothpaste brands. This ingredient was developed at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Q:
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED SERVING OF THIS DENTAL TREAT, AND IS IT POSSIBLE FOR MY PET TO HAVE TOO MANY?
A:
Please check the feeding instructions on the package. There is no danger in giving your cat more than the recommended daily amount, however, this is a treat and is only intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding.
Q:
AT WHAT AGE IS IT SAFE FOR ME TO GIVE MY KITTEN THIS TREAT?
A:
As long as your kitten is on solid foods it is safe for them to have a treat. Please keep in mind that this is a treat and is only intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding, and should not be the sole source of their diet.
Q:
WHERE ARE HARTZ CRUNCH 'N CLEAN® CAT TREATS MANUFACTURED?
A:
Hartz Crunch 'n Clean® Cat Treats are made in the USA.
Q:
WHO IS DR. MELINDA?
A:
Bio info: Dr. Melinda is the Manager of Scientific Affairs and resident veterinarian at Hartz. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Among her many awards and honors, Dr. Melinda received the 2005 Outstanding Ph.D. Student award from the Department of Animal Sciences from her university. Her work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Melinda is a devoted animal lover. She shares her life with 2 dogs, 1 horse and 8 cats (5 of which she rescued while she worked at a no-kill shelter). Dr. Melinda’s compassion and expertise have made her an ideal advisor to many pet parents through the years, and now she is here for your pet too.