After researching the best cat toothbrushes, here are some of the top products, along with their positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials:
- Arm & Hammer Fresh Breath Dental Kit for Cats
- Includes both a silicone finger brush and a plastic toothbrush with an enzymatic toothpaste
- The head of the sturdy plastic toothbrush is small and gentle enough to effectively brush even the hardest to reach back teeth
- The toothpaste that comes with the kit is tuna flavored with a mint scent
- Positive: Prevents bad breath, suitable for cats or kittens
- Negative: Toothpaste flavor gets mixed reviews from cat owners
- Main Ingredients: Sorbitol, water, hydrated silica, calcium carbonate, polysorbate 20
- Kittyteeth Cat Toothbrush
- An affordable, BPA-free toothbrush designed specifically for cats
- The small, short head gets results in just a few strokes
- Positive: Effective, reasonably affordable, made from safe, quality materials
- Negative: None mentioned
- Main Ingredients: Not applicable
- H&H Pets Cat Toothbrush
- The handle is durable and firm, and the whole toothbrush is made of safe materials
- Positive: Good for kittens and adults, small, soft brushing head
- Negative: None mentioned
- Main Ingredients: Not applicable
- RYERCAT Dual-Sided Toothbrush
- Designed specifically for cats, with a double-sided brush and an ergonomic curved design
- One side of the brush features a micro-head, soft-bristle brush made with nylon bristle; the other side forms a pick made out of bamboo bristles to get hard-to-reach molars
- Both heads are infused with charcoal to help remove stains on the teeth
- Positive: Good for sensitive gums
- Negative: None mentioned
- Main Ingredients: Cornstarch, bamboo bristles, nylon bristles, charcoal
- Virbac C.E.T. Pet Toothbrush
- Just the right size to clean the nooks and crannies of a cats mouth
- Small with a rounded head and bristles
- Positive: None mentioned
- Negative: None mentioned
- Main Ingredients: Not applicable
Its important to note that toothpaste is also a crucial component of cat dental care. Some of the toothbrushes mentioned above come with toothpaste, but there are also standalone toothpaste products available. For example, Petsmile Professional Toothpaste is VOHC-accepted and proven to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar. Sentry Petrodex Dental Kit Malt Toothpaste for Cats is another highly rated option.
