Why we picked it
This is the paste for the dog that decides whether brushing happens. Chicken flavor turns the brush into something worth licking, which is half the battle in week one. The formula is enzymatic, so the maker's claim is that the enzymes help loosen plaque while the baking soda works on odor and the paste is safe to swallow. A big tube means fewer trips to reorder for one dog brushed daily.
What it will not do is clean teeth by itself. The enzymes need a brush moving along the gumline for at least a minute, and a dog that only licks the paste gets a treat, not a cleaning. Taste is also personal: some dogs reject chicken outright. Pair it with a soft brush, keep sessions short, and let your vet decide when a professional cleaning is needed.
Good for
- Dogs that need a real flavor incentive to accept the brush.
- Owners building a daily brushing habit from scratch.
- One-dog homes that want a large single tube rather than a multi-pack.
- Pairing with a finger brush during the first weeks of training.
Skip it if
- Your dog has a poultry sensitivity or simply dislikes chicken flavor.
- You expect paste alone, without brushing, to remove tartar.
- Your vet has prescribed a specific dental product for a diagnosed problem.
Check on the listing
- Size
- 6.2 oz tube per the title
- Flavor
- Chicken per the listing
- Formula
- Enzymatic with baking soda and calcium; full ingredient list on the page
- Puppies
- Check the minimum age the maker lists
Nothing on this site is veterinary advice. Health claims belong to the manufacturer; your vet knows your dog.
