Best Dog Toothbrushes – Consumer Reports

But our experts agreed: Brushing our pet’s teeth with a dog toothbrush is a non-negotiable grooming task. (Dental chews and toys won’t cut it.) And let’s be honest: Few of us are doing it enough. “It’s not a popular answer, but brushing your pet’s teeth daily is recommended,” says Sheena Davis, a licensed veterinary technician at BondVet.

Even if you have a lot of catching up to do, we’ve got you covered. CR’s team of three dog volunteers and their owners stepped up to the challenge and evaluated seven popular dog toothbrushes, including finger toothbrushes and uniquely designed triple-headed toothbrushes. Here are the four we found easiest to use, the best fit for different-sized breeds, and the least likely to make our dogs join a wolf pack to get out of having their teeth brushed.