On VOHC's list for tartar, and every ingredient is on the maker's page.

Tartar Shield PRO CARE Natural Pet Toothpaste

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Tartar Shield PRO CARE Natural Pet Toothpaste

On VOHC's accepted list for tartar in dogs, with the full ingredient list on the maker's site.

  • Best for: Dogs who let you brush, or lick it off a finger

  • Skip it if: Your dog won't let a finger near his mouth.

  • Certified: VOHC acceptedThe Veterinary Oral Health Council lists this product as accepted to help control plaque, tartar or both.
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Badges, with receipts

What Tartar Shield PRO CARE Natural Pet Toothpaste earned, in the source's own words. What each badge means

    • Certified: VOHC acceptedThe Veterinary Oral Health Council lists this product as accepted to help control plaque, tartar or both.

    On the VOHC accepted products list.

    Listing: Tartar Shield® PRO CARE Natural Pet Toothpaste Claim: Tartar Company: Tartar Shield Pet Products Availability: Veterinary and Consumer Seal Awarded: 2025

    Source: vohc.org(opens in a new tab)

Why this one

  • VOHC-acceptedOn VOHC's accepted list for tartar control in dogs (2025).

  • Full listThe maker lists every ingredient: coconut oil, kaolin, miswak stem extract, zinc citrate and more.

  • No rinseFree from artificial parabens, dyes, sulfates and sweeteners. No rinsing needed.

How it'll go

  1. Put some on your finger and let your dog lick it.
  2. Once he's comfortable, lift the lip and run your finger along the teeth and gum line.
  3. When he trusts it, switch to a soft-bristle brush. No rinse.

What you'll notice

  • Once a day. No rinse, no spit.

Good to know

The catch: Contains peppermint oil.

  • Start on your finger and let him lick it.
  • Brush once a day.

Skip it if: Your dog won't let a finger near his mouth. Start at the water bowl instead.

Quick facts

  • TypePet toothpaste
  • Size3 oz tube
  • How oftenOnce daily
  • ForDogs

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