Best dog toothbrushes to keep your pet's teeth healthy in 2024

Best for: a two-for-one

A double duty canine extravaganza, Vet’s Best Dental Care Kit offers an easy-breezy one-stop-shop option for pet owners.

The veterinarian-formulated toothpaste includes soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, gently cleaning teeth and freshening breath with natural flavourings that your pup will love. The triple-headed toothbrush helps to clean hard-to-reach teeth from multiple angles to support your dog’s oral health.

Best for: pets on the move

Portable, lightweight and brilliant for pet owners who are constantly on the move, these dental care finger wipes help to whiten teeth, freshen breath, reduce plaque and tartar, as well as encourage healthy gums. Simply pop one of the wipes onto your index finger and gently scrub at your pup’s teeth. In order to for these wipes to take full effect, ensure your pup doesn’t have any food or water for 30 minutes after application.

Best for: different brushes for fussy pups

From powdered supplements to dental foam, OurDogsLife has an array of fantastic dental products designed for our canine friends. This fantastic dental care kit includes a triple-headed toothbrush and two finger brushes to appease fussy pups. Suitable for dogs of all sizes and breeds, the brushes are accompanied by a 100 per cent natural toothpaste which has been formulated to treat particularly bad breath.

Best for: eco-conscious pet owners

These double-headed bamboo toothbrushes can be used for both small and medium pets alike thanks to the versatile brush heads. Housed in 100 per cent recycled and biodegradable packaging, the semi-soft, BPA-free bristles are gentle on gums while working to remove plaque and tartar.

Best for: silicone finger toothbrushes

Naturally antimicrobial, silicone finger brushes are a gentle yet powerful option to help keep your canine’s canines fresh and healthy. Offering 360-degree brushing power, this handy set is suitable for both cats and dogs.

Best for: a simple and effective solution

For those who find triple-headed brushes difficult to manoeuvre, this single-headed option offers a simple and effective solution to your pup’s oral hygiene needs. Equipped with varying length bristles, the brush has been designed to target difficult to reach areas. It’s accompanied by a dual-action enzyme toothpaste for a superior clean.

Best for: classic chews

Starting off strong, Pedigree is the most common brand of dental chews you’ll find for dogs in the UK. You can buy them in most supermarkets, or bulk buy them online if you already know your doggo goes crazy for them. Though they’re relatively easy to break up into smaller pieces for treats on the go, when given to your pup whole they’ll last long enough for them to receive all the added health benefits.

Pedigree Dentastix is said to reduce tartar build-up by up to 80 per cent, clean hard-to-reach teeth, support healthy gums and even promote fresher breath thanks to the addition of green tea and eucalyptus oil. However, if you’re worried about your pup’s reaction to these ingredients, you can purchase Pedigree Dentastix without the daily fresh plus ingredients. All Dentastix are available in packs dedicated to small, medium and larger dogs.

Best for: all-natural ingredients

Though the bubbly, tree bark-like texture on these chews is slightly different to the classic type you’ll see in pet supply stores, it has been designed specifically to reach your pup’s gumline in order to more effectively fight plaque.

Another pack of dental chews that are great for both your dog’s teeth and their gut, Lily’s Kitchen Woofbrush treats include inulin from chicory root for prebiotic support and psyllium seed husk for added fibre. The all-natural ingredients also help to promote fresher breath.

Once again, Lily’s Kitchen treats are available for mini, small, medium and large dogs. The small treats we’ve featured here are suitable for pups ranging from 6-10kg.

Best for: extra prebiotic support

These multi-purpose dental chews target oral health, hygiene, freshness as well as healthy digestion. Key ingredients used to make these treats extra healthy include oatmeal flour, mint, organic coconut oil and ground flaxseed. Just like Lily’s Kitchen, these treats also contain chicory root inulin as their main source of prebiotic protein.

They’re suitable for all types of dogs at all stages of life and can be broken up into pieces depending on the size of your pup and how aggressive of a chewer they are.

Best for: textured chews

Enough variety to keep your dog entertained for aeons, this multi-pack of Whimzees by Wellness Variety Box is the dental chews your anxious chomper has been waiting for. Though on the slightly more expensive side, these grain-free and all-natural textured chews will not only take a while for your dog to get through, but they’ll massage your pup’s gums and fill their tummies with a wide range of healthy nutrients. They’re also available as classic chews.

Best for: extra probiotic support

These meaty treats from Pooch & Mutt are hypoallergenic, puppy-friendly and flavoured with delicious duck and rosemary to keep your pup coming back for more. Reasonably priced and available to purchase in bulk, these grain-free dental chews are great for pups with sensitive tummies who need a little bit of extra support in both the gut and oral health departments.

With sage and rosemary to help prevent plaque-causing bacteria and aid gum care, SHMP to prevent tartar formation and collagen to promote gum healing – these bite-sized dental chews are a great way to train and reward your dog with all the added health benefits. Plus, they’re shaped like cute little teeth.