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!

I use this every night on my sweet dog. His teeth are white, and he loves the flavor of mint. It is a win-win for both of us. I think it is good for his gums and prevents uncomfortable and expensive teeth cleaning at the vet.

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.....!

Been using this for years. Our dog seems to like it, and I think it's been helping his teeth.

My dog’s breath could clear a room, no joke. I started using this clean teeth gel, and it’s made a huge difference. Her breath is noticeably better, and she doesn’t fight me when I apply it—major win. I also feel good knowing it’s likely helping reduce bacteria in her mouth, not just masking the smell. Her teeth are looking cleaner too, and I’ve noticed less gunk around the gumline. If your pup has dragon breath and you’re tired of dodging kisses, give this a try. It really works!

Received this awhile back early February and wanted to give it the full 30 day trial period before I gave a review. I initially got this to use on the back molars of my small breed Malshi who has some extra baby teeth that didn't fall out which is causing some tartar build up. So far I've only seen a minimum amount of tartar come off my dog's teeth after the 30 days including doing a little brushing with the gel. The gel itself smells just like double mint gum and it makes my dog's breath smell minty fresh :)! Be aware that you may have to get your dog used to the routine of "gelling". My dog had no issues with me squirting this into his mouth and knew what "Teeth Brushing Time" meant; however, he didn't like having to wait 30 minutes afterwards to have water and would cling his bowl as to hint "HELLO, WATER PLEASE"! I will continue to use this every night with regular brushing along with a greenie or dental biscuit occasionally to see if the tartar continues to come off--because I really do like how easy application is and the great minty freshness it leaves behind: no stank breath! I can see this product is going to take more than 30 days to see a dramatic change and thats fine with me. Wish I could give this 3.5 stars. Don't expect blazing white teeth in a few weeks especially if you have a smaller breed give it time to work its magic.

My dog seems to like it, it does keep her breath fresh also.

This is my second dog that I’ve used TropiClean Fresh Breath Gel, on. I can not rave enough about it. My chihuahua loves the taste and in fact, licks the gel off her toothbrush while attempting to brush her teeth. The bottles are sealed for safety. It has a squeeze spout to apply the gel. The gel has some thickness but will run if you tilt the applicator. While not cheap, if buying in multiples on Amazon, the savings are notable. Also, my last quote for a dental on my previous older, dog was approximately $2500. This is well with the cost and effort. I use it 2 x day. I rub my chihuahua’s gums and teeth every night but in the morning, I use this to brush her teeth with a small, firm brush and her teeth are beautiful! Even the vet commented on her “unusually white teeth, especially for a small dog”.

After struggling to brush my dog's teeth for a few years, I came across this product. I just run a drop along her gumline on each side of her mouth at bedtime. She seems to like the taste and doesn't resist having me apply it, as she did (vigorously!) with brushing. At 11 years old, her teeth still look healthy and white, she rarely has bad breath, and she has never lost a tooth to decay. She has been able to go longer between cleanings as well, which not only offsets the cost of the gel but also reduces the worry about having to anesthetize an older dog for dental work. Other dog owners have commented on my dog's clean white teeth, so even strangers notice how well this product works. It might work even better with occasional brushing, as the instructions suggest, but seems to do a good job of reducing plaque build-up even without brushing - which makes both me and my dog happy!

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La verdad que limpia muy bien y no le sienta mal a ños animales, y sin cepillado, lo unico que hay que teber en cuenta que no coma y no beba media hora antes y media hora despues del producto para que funcione mejor

Great product and my dog does not complain about the taste as it is minty which is good.

This is literally the best product on the market for keeping your dogs teeth clean and breath of fresh. Reasonable value for money. Good quality. Fresh breath. Warning… The dogs do not like the taste of this, so you’re just going to have to persist with it. To be fair, I did try a little bit myself and it’s not very pleasant, but the results are amazing so it’s worth doing.