TropiClean Fresh Breath Dog Toothpaste for Teeth Cleaning, Breath Freshener, Easy to Use Plaque & Tartar Remover Gel, No Toothbrush Needed, 4oz.

I purchased this because in spite of doing everything below, I thought my dogs teeth needed a little bit of attention and couldn't afford vet cleaning on 3 dogs and a cat. My groomer had just finished trying this product out on her Yorkie and liked the results, so I gave it a try.First of all, you have to be dedicated when you first start using this. If your pet has tarter you will need to use this every night for the first 30-45 days. Follow the directions and do not let them eat at all after applying and don't let them drink until later.To help things along, I purchased Tartar Scraper - Double End. I can only use the small end due to the size of my dogs, so I also bought a tooth scraper and dental pick in the toothbrush aisle at Walgreens.After applying the gel, I wait 15 minutes then lay down a towel to wipe the tools on and gently scrape away tarter. The front canines are usually pretty easy, but the smaller tools work best when getting the back teeth, at least on small dogs. If you haven't had your dogs teeth cleaned, there are probably several layers of tarter on the back teeth. Using the pick you can gently poke at these layers and chunks will come off. Then use the scraper to get a little more off. repeat the next night or alternate scraping with brushing. I use a double sided brush to get the back and front teeth at the same time.I buy different types of treats for my dogs and keep them all in a large Rubbermaid container on top of the fridge. The dogs go nuts every time I reach for that box. I think they enjoy the variety because after I give them their treat they still look at me like "what else is she gonna give us" and sometimes I swear it's more like "but mom, I don't like that kind, I want the other one".I mix all kinds of mainly dental treats together in the box. Rawhide sticks (all colors and flavors, not just green ones), Greenies, Dingos, CET and also use some rawhide bones. These treats help scrape plaque from their teeth while chewing before tarter can form if given after meals or once a day. My dogs do not get soft food or treats unless we are training. Saving soft treats for training makes them want it all the more and the hard food is better for their teeth and digestion.I have a Miniature Pinscher and 2 Pomeranians that are prone to tooth loss so taking care of their teeth is very important to me. My oldest Pomeranian is 6 years old and just had his first professional cleaning and that was mainly because it is hard for me to get his back teeth because his mouth is so tiny.They love when they see the bag of treats come out of the cupboard because they now it's the soft stuff or the small one bite treats and they are more receptive to training and their sessions go much faster.I would recommend these treats as part of a variety. Mix it up so your dog doesn't get bored and use different shapes to get different angles on their teeth.[...] Thanks!

The best teeth gel for my dog without going through the hassle of brushing her teeth. It has worked wonderfully well for her.

I've been using this gel on my 4yr old shih tzu - terrier mix, and while I didn't have quite the dramatic results that some of the other reviewers saw, it definitely helps my pooch and I'm happy to continue using it as part of her teeth cleaning routine. My dog hadn't had her teeth professionally cleaned by the vet in approximately two years, and I feel bad because I'd let her teeth get out of hand, the plaque was really starting to build up and her breath was stinky and her gums were super red. I was reluctant to have her teeth cleaned so often (every year) because of the need for anaesthesia, but I also realized that if I didn't step up my care of my pup's teeth she was gonna lose her teeth early. So last November (it's May as I write this) I began to train her to let me brush her teeth. I use the C.E.T. brand of enzymatic toothpaste. She loves the flavors, like a treat, but the downside is it didn't leave fresh breath. Also while I saw slow improvement, it was more time intensive (10-15 min, which I recognize isn't that much time, but... It did get forgotten), and I searched Amazon for something to pair with my efforts.In February, I came across this gel. The reviews are great, and for the cheap price, it seemed easy to try. To be honest she doesn't love the taste! When I get out her toothbrush and toothpaste she is excited and licks her lips, but she's not really into this gel and advoided it at first. I persisted though because I could tell she wasn't distressed about the gel in her mouth, just picky, haha. So what I do is, once a day I wait until she's calmly sleeping, and then without showing her the bottle, I put a drop on my finger, gently lift her lip, and quickly swipe across her teeth, back to front. Then I give her lots of praise and pats, and she doesn't mind at all, she's used to it now. I do this for times, two drops each side, if she stays chill. But if she gets up and walks away (which she'll occasionally do), I'll let her be and don't force it. Usually I do this at night when I'm getting ready for bed myself. This works for us. And because I don't force her with the teeth cleaning routines and keep it positive, she is more willing and happy.Along with gel, and brushing her teeth 4x a week (sometimes more; I recommend doing it while watching TV!), I've seen huuuuuge improvement in her mouth health. There's still a bit of plaque and tartar that I hope to see lessen over time, but her gums are healthy and her breath is nice.By the way, I recommend washing your hands after applying the gel or brushing your dog's teeth, dog's mouths aren't the cleanest. Although I do let my dog lick me so I recognize the irony ha...!Happy overall. Best in conjunction with brushing, but definitely a speedy way to freshen breath and help clean teeth between brushings.Now if only I could figure out how to clean my finnicky old rescue cat's teeth.....!

My dog hates brushing so I decided to use this between brushes. She tolerates it well and it does keep her teeth and breath fresh. Her vet also did notice it reduced her tartar build up - she’s a small dog with a very small mouth so it makes it hard to brush. This really did the trick to keep her teeth as clean as possible to reduce vet cleanings that costs an arm and a leg.

TropiClean’s peanut butter-flavored dental care gel is a tasty way to help maintain your dog’s oral health. It reduces bad breath and helps with tartar and plaque buildup. The gel is easy to apply and well-received by dogs. While it’s effective, it’s best used in conjunction with regular dental care practices. A convenient and enjoyable product for keeping your pet’s teeth clean.

Nice product and good price