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Best Dog Toothpaste 2020

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Oral hygiene might not be the first thing you consider when looking after your dog but it is important and can have a serious impact on their health and even their mental temperament. There are a lot of different toothpastes for dogs out there and several different types to consider.

This guide will show you the six best dog toothpastes so you know exactly how best to care for your canine.

Things to Consider for Your Dog

  1. Dog Diet. Diet can be a huge factor in the development of tartar and plaque in your dogs mouth. If you feed your dog wet food then their dental care is definitely something you should be aware of and working on to ensure your dog’s teeth are in great condition.

As well as using toothpaste you should make sure your dog gets dry food, biscuits and other abrasive treats which can help fight plaque and prevent tartar build up. Always make sure your dog is getting the most help they can as dogs are extremely susceptible to Periodontal Disease.

  1. Periodontal Disease. More than 80% of dogs suffer from some stage of Periodontal Disease by the time they turn 3, this is the name of the progression of gingivitis if left untreated and unfortunately is irreversible.

Periodontal Disease can be painful for your pet and even has the potential to shorten their life span so the importance of oral hygiene really can’t be overstated.

Best Toothpaste for Dogs Overview Chart

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Buying Information

Type of Toothpaste. For dogs who are well-trained and like sitting still the toothpaste you apply with a brush as you would do to a human is the most effective and therefore the best choice. If your dog is more temperamental a ‘Drops’ style toothpaste may be a  better choice – just two drops in each corner of the mouth and you can rely on your canine to do the best with its natural tongue motion.

For dogs who have issues with humans sticking their hands in their mouths (understandable really), you can use toothpastes that are put in their water bowl or food. It may take a little longer than direct brushing for you to notice their effectiveness, but they still reduce tartar and plaque build up.

Human Toothpaste. You can’t cut corners and just use human toothpaste. Human toothpaste is not designed to be swallowed and has a frothing agent. Dogs toothpaste don’t have this so your pet can swallow easily after brushing.

Top 3 Dog Toothpastes Reviews

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This has been rated the best dog toothpaste and it’s easy to see why. It’s specially formulated to be safe, effective and appealing for both dogs and cats which makes it the perfect choice if you’re a multi-animal household. My dog is a collie which is a breed far more susceptible to oral issues than others, so I was ecstatic to see within a few brushes that there was reduced inflammation around her gums and her teeth seemed whiter.

For dogs who don’t mind having their teeth brushed this seems like the best choice as it’s been clinically proven to help cure gingivitis, and the reduction in plaque build-up on her teeth, which can be a real issue with collies, was noticeably different within a week.

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This is the second highest rated toothpaste, probably because of its focus on the food debris left behind in dogs teeth which can cause bad breath. After using this product, dogs breath overall becomes fresher and those doggy kisses don’t suddenly seem quite so disgusting.

Petrodex contains a hydrogen peroxide producing formula which helps reduce the accumulation of tartar and plaque build-up.

Long term use can ensure your dog doesn’t suffer from tooth decay and helps prevent painful bleeding gums. We really think that dogs respond well to the poultry flavoring used as it encourages them not to resist their teeth being brushed.

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Third highest rated best dog toothpaste, the key difference between this  and the other two toothpastes that top the list is the flavoring used. Whilst dogs may like the taste of the poultry flavored toothpastes above, they also seem to enjoy the vanilla flavor of this toothpaste, and it’s far more pleasant for the owners too.

As the toothpaste uses all-natural ingredients and natural sweeteners to give your dog fresher breath you don’t have to worry that they’re ingesting anything bad for them as the toothpaste has been tested and proven not to raise a pets glycemic index.

As well as vanilla it contains tea-tree oil which helps promote healthy gums, although your dog may lick their teeth like crazy for a while due to liking the taste so much, this toothpaste really is a great alternative to the poultry flavored options and has shown to be as effective in reducing tartar build up.

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