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

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

Good product

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.....!

Nice product and good price

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.

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.

A friend recommended this to me. She first purchased Tropiclean at a holistic pet store and told me about it. I have a 10 year old border collie with breath that could take out a whole room! He will not hold still for a good tooth brushing so that was somewhat of an impossibility. I wanted a fairly low maintenance product that would be easy to apply so I opted to try Tropiclean.I was hell bent on fixing the halitosis issue so this is what I did. First, I began giving my dog about a Tablespoon of liquid chlorophyl as I noticed he was eating grass (obviously needed some enzymnes). I also give him digestive enzymes after eating and probiotics once a day. This is to insure that digestive issues are not adding to the nasty breath. As I supplemented daily with the aforementioned, I began using Tropiclean. Within one week, I noticed a marked difference! His teeth are whiter by the day and the plaque is undoubtedly disappearing. His breath smells better every day.This is definitely the way to maintain a healthy mouth for your dog. Once I get the his pearly whites back (I plan on daily applications for a month), I will maintain treatment 2-3 times a week. It is easy..no brushing..no mess. It is also much better than taking them to the vet and having them sedated while they scrape the plaque away...particularly for an older dog like mine who should not be put under.As soon as I can get a hold of my cat, he's getting his mouth "freshened." I am going to try the water conditioner next. If I wasn't so astounded by this product, I would never have taken the time to write this review. I definitely recommend this product to all dog and cat owners! You will not be sorry.

Vet made comment in Dec of tartar buildup on elderly dog's teeth. Found this and boy does it work---put a line along finger and rub on his teeth right at bedtime. 3 months later & vet was surprised how clean they had become. Can only find smaller bottles around here, so bought this larger one.