Maintaining a regular feline oral health routine can be a genuine challenge for cat owners—especially when traditional toothbrushing isn't an option. To help simplify daily dental care, Australian brand Fussy Cat is expanding its grain-free dry food line-up with the launch of Fussy Cat Dental Defence Ocean Fish.
Formulated as a complete and balanced everyday meal, this locally made recipe combines high-meat flavours with targeted oral care ingredients to support teeth and gum health through natural feeding routines.
Simplifying Feline Oral Hygiene
Speaking on the launch, Fussy Cat Brand Manager Gracey Davey noted that while dental health remains a key priority for cat owners, maintaining a traditional care routine isn't always straightforward.
“Cat owners want to support their cat’s dental health, but brushing and other forms of dental care are not always easy to incorporate into their daily routine,” Davey said.
“Fussy Cat Dental Defence offers a simple way to provide everyday dental support through their regular meal, combining complete and balanced nutrition, the meaty taste cats love and added dental benefits in every crunchy bite.”
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Mechanical Plaque Control: Features a specially engineered kibble shape and extra-crunchy texture that encourages active chewing, helping to physically scrape away plaque and reduce tartar build-up as your cat eats.
✔ Targeted Oral Care: Includes an added functional dental agent alongside natural parsley to help promote fresher breath.
✔ Bone & Tooth Health: Formulated with added calcium to support strong, healthy teeth.
✔ Grain-Free Nutrition: Made with Australian-sourced ocean fish to deliver a high-protein, meat-first recipe without added grains.
✔ Australian Made: Locally manufactured under the Real Pet Food Company portfolio.
Nutritional Breakdown & Ingredients
Ingredients:
Fish (equiv. to 42%), Peas, Lentils, Animal Fat (Beef), Vegetable Meal (Soy), Pea Protein, Beef, Chickpeas, Palatants (Beef and/or Fish), Beet Pulp, Cellulose Fibre, Whole Linseed, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Methionine, Taurine, Vitamins and Minerals, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Natural Antioxidants, Vitamin E, Parsley.
(Made on equipment also used to process grains and cereals.)Guaranteed Analysis:
- Metabolisable Energy: 360 kcal / 100g
- Crude Protein (Min.): 34%
- Crude Fat (Min.): 16%
- Crude Fibre (Max.): 6%
- Total Carbohydrate: 30%
Fussy Cat™ Ocean Fish Dental Defence is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.
Price & Where to Buy
- RRP: $26.50 (2.2kg bag)
- Availability: Available nationally at Woolworths from 15 September 2026, followed by a rollout into Coles stores nationwide from late October 2026.
To explore the wider range of grain-free food and treats, visit Fussy Cat.
