Keep your pooch’s teeth healthy with the best dog toothbrush and toothpaste

With over 43,000 reviews, this Vet's Best Dental Gel Toothpaste and Toothbrush Kit is much-loved by pets and their owners on Amazon. The toothpaste is packed full of key ingredients, such as enzymes, neem oil, grapefruit seed extract, baking soda and aloe, that will clean away tartar and plaque on your pup's teeth while also giving them a whiter and brighter appearance. Brushing is also made easier as the toothbrush has three bristle heads so you can brush teeth at multiple angles.

Customers say their dogs love the toothpaste but opinions are mixed on the quality of the brush. Some say it broke easily whereas others say it is well made. Something to note is that this brush is pictured with a plastic finger brush, but this isn't included as part of this kit.

Keep the doggy breath at bay with the Arm & Hammer Tartar Control Dental Kit. The toothpaste, with its banana mint flavour, does a great job at eliminating bad breath but also helps to reduce tartar buildup and brighten the appearance of your hound's gnashers. The toothbrush is double-ended and it also comes with a finger brush so you can get in all the nooks and crannies of your pup's mouth.

Both canines and their owners highly rate the smell of the toothpaste but reviews mention the brush was smaller than expected so this may not be the best kit for owners with big dogs to use.

Specially formulated in a dogy-friendly minty flavour, the TropiClean Oral Care Kit will leave your dog's breath smelling fresh. It has been broken to help reduce the appearance of plaque on your pup's teeth by at least 20 per cent so you know it's going some good. It's equipped with a short brush to use on their front teeth and a longer brush to help you get to the trickier-to-reach teeth at the bag of the mouth.

Customers online have found this kit does a great job at keeping their dog's mouth and teeth clean but as the toothpaste is quite minty, some dogs weren't keen on the flavour.

Brushing your pup’s teeth will keep their teeth healthy as they grow but by introducing it to them while they’re young will allow them to get used to it more quickly. The brush is just the right size for their small mouths to ensure teeth cleaning is comfortable for your pooch without overwhelming them. The toothpaste is fluoride-free and liver-flavoured, so it’ll entice your puppy to want to eat it so you can get to work with the teeth brushing.

Reviews of this puppy teeth cleaning kit are generally positive with customers rating it highly for its brush size and how easy it is to use. Although there are some comments about how the smell of the toothpaste isn’t that pleasant for humans but the main thing is making sure your puppy likes it and that it is doing the job of keeping their teeth clean.

With its triple-headed design, the Bugalugs Dog Toothbrush is shaped to clean around each individual tooth to make them squeaky clean and plaque-free from every angle. It’s also designed to do it comfortably as the bristles are soft but firm. The handle is also ergonomically designed with a non-slip handle so you’re in complete control of the brushing experience. You also get two in a pack.

The three-head design makes it easy to clean a dog’s teeth, according to customer reviews with many mentioning it’s made the experience more pleasant for both pooch and owner.  There are mixed reviews on the overall quality of the brush, with some saying it’s quite flimsy but others mention the brush seems well-made.

Get closer to your dog’s teeth with the Aujzoo Dog Toothbrush Set. Some dogs, understandably, won’t enjoy having a toothbrush shoved in their mouth but they may be more inclined to let you clean them if they realise it’s your finger that’s doing the cleaning. It has silicone bristles all the way around the brush so you can wiggle your finger around your dog’s mouth and clean their teeth as you go.

It goes without saying that by using a brush that covers your finger, you’re at more of a risk of you getting bitten by your dog if they’re not a fan of having something or someone in or near their mouth but considering it does get right into a dog’s mouth, customers have found this four-pack of brushes surprisingly durable. They also like how soft they are and how easy they are to use.

Clean your pup's teeth from every angle with the Vet's Best Triple Headed Toothbrush. The three brush heads are designed to enclose each individual tooth. Not only does this mean you're cleaning the teeth more precisely but it also means you’ll be able to finish the teeth cleaning session quicker as you’re covering more areas of the teeth at once – music to the ears of your beloved furry bestie. The handle of this brush is textured to offer you a better grip and more control during teeth cleaning sessions.

Customers say this toothbrush is well-made and durable and they like how the triple head means they can brush their pup’s teeth quickly and with precision. Some customers did think the toothbrush was a little chunky so you could struggle with putting it in a small dog’s mouth.

If you still want to keep up with your canine companion’s teeth cleaning regime even when you’re travelling or away from home, these Vet's Best Dental Care Finger Wipes are a convenient option. Working in a similar way to the finger brushes we’ve featured earlier in this article, you just pop one on your finger and gently rub between teeth and gums to clean them. It’s already preloaded with product so you don’t need to worry about getting a separate toothpaste so you can simply brush away the nasties while keeping their breath fresh.

The biggest downside to this product is that each finger wipe is designed to be single-use only so you’ll need to get a fresh one out of the packet with every cleaning session. That being said, they are recyclable so not completely non-planet-conscious. Customers say they’re very effective at keeping their dog’s teeth clean and a great choice for dogs that may otherwise be freaked out by a proper doggy toothbrush.

Prevent bad breath while fighting plaque with the Beaphar Advanced Dual-Enzyme Toothpaste. This no-fluoride recipe has two enzymes in its formula that are specifically designed to ward off plaque, bacteria and tartar. It’s flavoured with liver which your pooch will love, but perhaps you not so much!

This doggy toothpaste has over 13,000 reviews, with customers rating it highly for how effective it is at keeping teeth clean while also being great value for money. As we’ve previously mentioned though, many pet owners are not keen on the smell of the flavour.

Freshen up those slobbery doggy kisses with the PetSol Toothpaste. It has a veterinary-approved formula that helps to remove plaque and hard tartar while eliminating odours and bad breath with its minty flavour. It’s best to use a toothbrush or finger brush with this toothpaste, but if your pooch is unsure about it, pop a bit on your finger for them to investigate and they’ll soon realise that you’re giving them a treat rather than toothbrushing being something to be scared and unsure of.

Customers say this toothpaste does a good job of softening the hard plaque and tartar, making it easier to brush off altogether over time. Opinions are mixed on the consistency of the toothpaste, with some saying it was a bit thin and runny which made it harder to use on a toothbrush and others saying it was of a good thickness.

Say goodbye to tartar and plaque buildup with the Bugalugs Plaque Off Remover. Made from 100 per cent pure seaweed, this all-natural powder works wonders to keep teeth clean while freshening your furry friend’s bad breath. As well as helping with dental health, the ingredients are also great for supporting a healthy digestion.

This one isn’t a traditional toothpaste as such as it’s designed to be sprinkled on food daily but we’ve still included it as we like the idea that you don’t have to deal with fuss or mess, like you would do with a doggy toothbrush or toothpaste. Not to mention it saves time too. Customers didn’t like the strong earthy smell of this powder but reviews say it’s helped improve the appearance of their dog’s teeth as well as the smell of their dog's breath.