9 Best Dog Toothpastes For Fresher Puppy Kisses (And Healthier Teeth & Gums)

When a toothpaste comes highly recommended by veterinary professionals, like Virbac’s C.E.T. toothpaste, it’s hard not o make it your go-to product. This toothpaste has a C.E.T. dual enzyme system to stop the formation of plaque, and it’s formulated specifically for dogs and cats. One reviewer wrote: “After one use of C.E.T., my pup has had noticeably whiter teeth. After his second brushing, and with the help of my finger nail, the black ring of buildup at his gum line just slid off without effort!” Flavors: beef, poultry, vanilla mint

Your dog will love the flavor of this toothpaste, and you’ll love its benefits. The veterinary strength enzymatic formula uses hydrogen peroxide to keep plaque and tartar under control. For best results, the recommended usage is two to three times a week. One reviewer wrote, “I’ve been using Petrodex Enzymatic Toothpaste a few times a week for the last month. The toothpaste softened and loosened the tartar that was on his back teeth, and I was able to use a tooth scaler to scrap off the tartar.” Flavor: poultry

Here’s a kit that comes with all the oral hygiene essentials: toothpaste, toothbrush, and a finger brush. If your dog is anti-toothbrush, a finger brush (or even damp gauze on your finger) works by placing a small amount of toothpaste on the brush and letting your dog lick it off. Keep doing that until they’re comfortable with it, then you can start rubbing their teeth. Made with natural ingredients, this toothpaste will neutralize your dog’s bad breath, whiten their teeth, and reduce tartar buildup. Flavor: banana mint

This doggy dental care kit has a toothbrush, finger brush, and two tubes of beef flavored toothpaste. It’s a great tasting toothpaste (according to dogs, obv) that fights bad breath, tooth decay, tartar build-up, gum disease, and plaque. The included two large tubes of toothpaste are great for homes with more than one dog (it works great for cats, too). Flavor: beef

This oral care gel makes your dog’s dental routine so much easier because there’s no brushing at all. The instructions say to apply two drops of gel to each side of your dog’s mouth daily. The ingredients (which include green tea) are formulated to help remove plaque and tartar without brushing. So, if you really can’t get around to brush your dog’s teeth, this one’s a good option. One reviewer wrote, “I don’t know if this magical stuff is made from the tears of unicorns or what, but if that’s the case, well sorry Mr. Unicorn, but my dog’s teeth have never looked so amazing.”

We love when essential products come in travel sizes, like this dog and cat toothpaste formulated to help reduce gingivitis and other dental issues. A travel size dog toothpaste is ideal for traveling, of course, but it also makes sense if you want to try it out with your pet before really committing. Flavor: London broil (Nothing but the best for your pup.)

This toothpaste is formulated by veterinarians, so it’s naturally loved by veterinarians. Even better, over 21,000 pet parents agree, according to their Amazon ratings. Flavor: grape (That’s confusing for us, too, but dogs seem to love it.)

It’s important to know the ingredients you’re giving your dog, but with this USDA organic toothpaste, you know the ingredients are completely safe for dogs. The company says that even humans can use this toothpaste — but like, probably going to skip that offer. Flavor: cinnamon

If finding a natural toothpaste for your dog is important to you, this one is a great option. The human grade enzymatic toothpaste fights bad breath and plaque and promotes good bacteria. One reviewer wrote, “While every dog will be different, my dog LOVES this toothpaste and has come to actually look forward to and enjoy having his teeth brushed, which he used to run away from.” Flavor: beef