Cat & Dog Toothbrush

We love these little toothbrushes. We have used them for years along with the Japanese brand Mind Up’s tiny round toothbrushes. Cats generally don’t prefer having their teeth brushed but the smooth, tiny, narrow, rounded edge rectangle shape of this toothbrush allows it to fit comfortably into his tiny mouth and even reaches the farther back wisdom teeth. Great for brushing those front teeth especially. It works wonderfully with our cat. He doesn’t seem to mind it. Will continue to buy. As recommended we replace every three months when we replace our toothbrushes.

I would give this 6 stars! The kit that I got at the vet came with a terrible stick device that had a brush that was not toothbrush shaped (it is a wedge shaped thing). The bristles were soft but they bent easily when brushing. I selected this toothbrush for two features: brush shape is regular (not flared at one end) so it's not too wide for kitty mouth. And it's made in the USA! And the price is very reasonable. I've been using it daily for more than a week and really like it. The length and width of the soft bristles are *perfect* for kitty mouth. My vet says it's the upper teeth that get the worse plaque buildup as the bottom teeth get some cleaning from the upper teeth. The bristles are soft but because there are lots of them they do a good job of cleaning. The length of the bristle area means that I am covering more area for the same number of brush strokes. And I can get a reasonable amount of the tooth paste on the brush (it has enzymatic ingredients). This is a great kitty toothbrush! Kitty is not particularly happy about brushing but tolerates it. YMMV.

I used to use baby/infant toothbrushes to brush my cat's teeth, and while soft enough, they were just a little too big, to the point that I was sure I was missing the very tiny tooth in the back of the upper jaw. This toothbrush, having much shorter bristles and a smaller head than the baby toothbrush I'd been using most recently, gets farther back in her mouth by virtue of being able to get between her teeth and her lips, meaning I can brush all of her teeth thoroughly. For a cat who has already lost two teeth due to bad genetics, despite brushing, this is fantastic.

These are small and soft. Because the cats aren't very cooperative with brushing I would prefer a toothbrush that had bristles that would reach the upper and lower teeth at the same time. I find that the back of the toothbrush hits the opposing teeth as the cats try to bite it. If it were bristles hitting the teeth then brushing would be much quicker and less traumatic. But it certainly fits both my 17 pound and my 7 pound cats' mouths. I wish this came in different colors so I could tell easily which brush belonged to which cat. I have marked them with magic markers, but the ink wears off quickly for some reason. Edited 4/17: I finally gave up on brushing my cats' teeth. It simply became such a horrible experience for all of us. At first they seemed to put up with it and even seemed to get used to it, then they decided that they had had enough and started running and hiding when they saw me get the brushes out. Instead, I now use Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Cats to help with their teeth. It seems to work well and the cats actually come when they hear the bag rustle.

I admit that I am a very curious club of cat owners who attempt to brush their cats' teeth - other than cat dental bills and orders from my vet to brush their teeth daily, I would love to exit said club - this is not for the lack of adorable toothbrush holders, cat approved flavored toothpastes, and other accouterments for feline dental hygiene, but rather the experience of wrestling not one but two mountain lions with my bare hands when I so much as raise the tooth brush to their whiskered lips. However, my judgment on the difficulty of trying to brush my cats' teeth is not a referendum on this brush, it would be this way with any toothbrush, gauze, my finger, a lampshade, pretty much anything. The chosen toothbrush just needs to do its job and get me through my daily arm wrestling match as quickly and efficiently as possible. So far, this has been the best bet for quick and efficient Indiana Jones style brushing. I think I've tried every brush on the market, including the long-handled pet toothbrushes that come with the CET toothpaste, the short handled white CET toothbrushes, gauze, finger brushes, etc. While no means a dream, this brush lets me get a swipe of toothpaste in their mouth and move on. I think this brush worked better for my cats because of the narrow profile and the fact it is designed for cats' smaller mouths. The brush head is 3/4 inch by 5/16 and has short, soft bristles. Although they will still be fighting the daily hygiene for years to come I imagine, this at least let me move the goalpost in the right direction.

I'm so happy I found a toothbrush like this. Brushing my two cats teeth is a pain and it's really hard to get the back teeth. The finger toothbrushes are a bit too big and some small toothbrushes bristles are too long. This toothbrush has short bristles and is small enough to get the back teeth. This is a great toothbrush for small pet owners.

When you first start using it you will of course find it difficult. Keep practicing and it will get easier. Even if you don't use any cat toothpaste, your cat will get most of the benefits. Stroke lightly in one direction across the outside of your cat's teeth (their tongue naturally cleans the inside of the teeth because it is rough.) If my vet would have given me any direction at all my cat could have avoided a lot of pain. This brush is much more gentle than the CET brands. The bristles are more effective and gentle to the gums. After I use this brush with nothing on it, I paint brushless enzymatic toothpaste onto my 18.5 yr old cat's gums with a small makeup brush. I tried to get her a dental cleaning but she was refused due to heart issues (which are all being well managed now) but has even more dental issues than what she started with because my vet gave me no direction after the refusal. This keeps any issues away from her other areas and helps me manage things well.

I bought this brush for our senior cat after his last dental cleaning. The brush is a small size with soft bristles. I started by touching a couple of teeth with my finger each day and then rewarding him with his favorite treats. After a month, I started touching his teeth briefly with the toothbrush. It is a slow process, but he is beginning to feel comfortable with the toothbrush. I bought this toothbrush for the 8 month old kitten and used the same approach. After a week, I was able to brush a couple of teeth. Faster process with the kitten.

I have been looking for a brush for my cats teeth that has shorter bristles, as it's easier to get around my cats mouth. This toothbrush works great! I have been using it for a few months, and the brushing experience is easier for both my cat and I. The bristles are nice and short, and soft too! Very gentle daily brushing keeps my cats dental health at an optimal level! I will definitely buy again!!!

Cannot recommend this toothbrush enough. Small and the bristles are low enough that it doesn't strain cats' mouths as much as a traditional small cat toothbrush.

I have used CET toothbrushes for my 5 lb fur baby but was looking for a brush with a softer bristle. The bristles on this brush are softer. I’ve only used it once and felt that the head could have been slightly shorter. I think the price is ridiculously high ( I bought two) and the toothbrushes took about six weeks to arrive.

Perfect product. Highly effective. Thank you.

appropriate size for my cat's teeth works well for daily maintenance :-)