Side by Side Comparison of: Nylabone

These are the best I've seen. These are the only ones my pup will let me brush his teeth with. The bristles are very soft, and not scary to him. Good for nervous dogs.

I really like the brushes, as do my puggie girls. Along with the CET Poultry Flavored Toothpaste, it is ideal for keeping their mouths cleaned and them loving it. They both don't like their mouths messed with, so finding these products have been a great help to me. They both are rescues and had $600 worth of dental work done a yr ago. Obviously, they can't loose any more teeth or have the problems continue. I was really worried about keeping their mouths healthy until I found this combination. If an abused pug, which the one was, will happily let me brush her teeth, when over a yr and half ago when I got her, I couldn't even handle her at all without her going into fright mode and trying to bite, will now happily have me handle her, that says a lot..

I received this item today, used it on both of my pups, and we love it.One of my pups doesn't like having her teeth brush with a toothbrush and once her yummy toothpaste is swallowed, she starts to move her head around and close her mouth to avoid the toothbrush. With this finger brush, I can steadily and gentle brush her teeth and apply the appropriate amount of pressure to her teeth and gums so that her teeth are being cleaned without her gums bleeding.One thing that would make my experience better is the finger brushes having a tighter fit because currently the brush rotate around my index finger during brushing. If I had a larger index finger this might not be a problem so this item still has my five stars.I would recommend this.

Much better than the store brand I bought (which was a very hard, stiff red plastic). This one has very soft bristles, and really seems to sweep away the plaque. The store brand was very stiff and made my dog's gums bleed (he has never had his teeth brushed before). This blue Nylabone version is much softer and my dog was very good about it - probably the softer bristles were gentler on his sensitive gums. His breath is much better now!

I hate using regular tooth brushes on my dog. We get along great with this finger tip gizmo. I recommend it.

If you're like any dog owner, you want to try and avoid having to take your dog to get his/her teeth cleaned every few years or whenever your Vet decides to twist your arm during check ups. So of course you want to brush your dogs teeth often but your dog might not like having a plastic stick with bristles jammed in to it's mouth. My Aussie sure didn't like it and in fact would run away whenever I pulled the brush out to clean his teeth.So I decided to get these nifty little things in hopes that maybe he'll take to tooth brushing easier. I can say that he did and I feel as though i got even more cleaned off his teeth than i could ever get with the brush. With the brush you don't really know how far back to go or if your even making contact at times and instead brush over a flap of skin or just the gums. With these little finger things you can reach all the way back in your dogs mouth and ensure that you are brush all the areas you need to. My dog also didn't seem to mind it and was a lot more co-operative with me in regards to allowing me to actually brush his teeth. I'll definitely be using these from this point in time in to the future. Hopefully this gets me an additional gold star from my vet in regards to maintaining Bounce's dental hygiene next wellness checkup.

My dog LOVES this toothpaste! We bought the natural PB flavored one and he would eat that out of the tube if I let him :)We bought this originally because we noticed that our pup had some nasty breath brewing. After further investigation we noticed quite a bit of buildup on his teethers. In my past experience dogs HATE having their teeth brushed so I was nervous how my newly adopted dog would handle me brushing his teeth. I choose this pack because of the finger brush. I thought that would be easier and less scary for him, and boy was I right. He wasn't scared of the process at all and he actually loves it! His breath isn't 100% better but it has only been a few weeks using the product and we are still working on getting him used to the process. He even let me use the toothbrush the other day! I definitely recommend this product.

Our Vet has been telling us for the last couple of visits that we needed to start brushing her teeth or they would need to do a deep cleaning under sedation. She had warned us that dogs don't really like getting their teeth brushed so we might want to just go with their method of teeth cleaning. I finally realized that this might be a product I could get on Amazon so I looked it up and sure enough...Anyways we brushed our dogs teeth today and she loved it. We bought the peanut flavor which does smell a tad bit like peanut but not overwhelming like that of peanut butter. Our dog didn't try and run away or bite us. She licked the "toothpaste" right off her teeth and sat still for more teeth brushing. I'm glad that this ended up not being anxiety ridden as I had thought it was going to be. Now to add this to our daily dog grooming regiment.

I have an eleven pound maltese/shitsu mix who I recently spent over $500 in dental bills (had to remove ten teeth). I am now an avid believer in brushing your dog's teeth at least three times a week. I took a chance based on the reviews and bought this product. The quality of the brush itself is on par with a human grade toothbrush with high quality bristles, and the toothpaste cuts through the tartar build up like butter when used with the toothbrush following an up and down brush stroke. I have since bought an extra two packs to change out the brush every three to four months of use. I highly recommend this product because it works and my dog loves the taste of the toothpaste. My dog hardly fights when I clean her teeth and she enjoys the flavor which I believe is supposted to be peanut butter.

I have 4 dogs of varying sizes, from a chihuahua to a lab, and the Nylabone Toothbrush works great for all 4 dogs. I wasn't sure if it would be small enough for my littliest dog but it is. I really like the fact that it is curved. IT makes it so much easier to get to the back teeth. My dogs all really enjoy the flavor of the toothpaste too. I use to have to fight them to brush teeth but with the Nylabone toothbrush and paste, no more fighting.

Started brushing my dog's teeth as he's getting old and going under anesthesia for teeth cleaning will be riskier at his age. My dog has no problems with me touching his mouth. We often play where I stick my finger in his mouth so he gotten used to the idea of letting me manipulate his mouth. These finger brushes makes it easy for me to clean his teeth. I dab a little of doggie toothpaste and start cleaning. The bristles on these are softer though and do flatten a bit after awhile. And because my hand is small, the brush tends to shift on my finger so the bristle no longer is facing his teeth. Plus my finger gets tired after awhile. Now that he's gotten used to getting his teeth brushed, I've graduated to a regular human toothbrush with soft bristles (but still firmer than his finger brush) to give him a more thorough cleaning.

These seem to work fine for brushing dogs teeth. The only thing I don't like about them is that they are a bit tricky to clean afterwards. You really have to try and get all the plaqe off. I also wish the brissles went around a bit further. Because I have skinny fingers and it moves around while I am trying to get into the back of my dogs mouth and then I have to move awkwardly trying to make sure that I am even brushing their teeth.

Considering the price these are great. They fit nicely on both my small fingers and my husband's larger fingers, so they are versatile. They also move around freely inside our dog's mouths allowing to get to all the teeth. My only complaint is that you really have to rinse these babies good or the bristles really stick together from the toothpaste, and the toothpaste seems to want to stick to them like a magnet. So you have to really scrub them clean. Otherwise, they serve their purpose. Shipping was very fast also.

I bought these to use with Petrodex Toothpaste for my dog. These are durable and hold up well but I find that because the rubber is thicker than I'd like, it's hard to use them in the back of my dog's mouth. But, then again, because the rubber is thicker, when my dog bites down, it doesn't hurt! The bristles are deep so they require a lot of toothpaste, more than a regular toothbrush and I found it difficult to use because he loved the taste of the toothpaste so much he'd lick it off before I could get my finger in his mouth. Overall, these are durable and if your dog cooperates, can hold up nicely and do a good job at getting their teeth clean.

If you want to save thousands of dollars in medical bills for your dog and extend their life, you must brush their teeth daily. Starting off with a dog toothbrush may not be the best bet so these are an excellent alternative.I attempted to brush my dogs teeth for the first time with a regular dog toothbrush and it was very difficult. Luckily, I ordered these at the same time. They are constructed out of a soft rubber, and the actual "brush" part is made of soft bristles that are an excellent start/introduction to teeth brushing for the dog.I would recommend these for others.

These are so much better than the other brand, a clear, hard rubber, rather large finger brush that is hard to use in my small dog's mouth. These are different -- a not too large finger fit and a softer material that's so much more pliable in use. While I would prefer the two-pack to offer one of these in a slightly smaller size for those of us with small-mouthed dogs, they are excellent in that the brush part is soft enough, with enough "bristles" to act as a good toothbrush.Good job, Nylabone! Now just offer a two-pack with one of them slightly smaller and I'll give it 5 stars. My Italian Greyhound's mouth is long and narrow, and needs a still somewhat smaller brush (in length and width) to be optimally effective. Just a little -- please!

My dog absolutely loves getting her teeth brushed now. I can't say much about the taste of it but if my dog is happy I'm happy. Her teeth are pearly white and she has fresh breath.

Toothbrush has excellent bristles, think long and wide like adult OralB toothbrush and similar high quality construction. The handle is good and has grippy feel but could be bit bigger in diameter. I use these on my Yellow Labs and they work well and dogs seem to tolerate it without issue. I have tried a lot of dog toothbrushes and currently 3/2017 these are the best going now.

This toothpaste for the dog doesn't smell and reek of peanut butter. Which is good, you never want to use something that is full of flavor. I really don't use the rubber brush because the toothpaste tend to get stuck inside and you really don't get to brush the dog's teeth. It's best to let your dog get used to the toothpaste first by just applying it on your finger and gently reach their teeth. Repeat this until your dog loves this stuff.This toothbrush was way too big for my 7 years old Maltese, so I use a baby toothbrush instead. They have a smaller head and won't hurt their gum as much as the one came with. and don't just shove it in your dog's mouth. Again, you need to slowly feed the toothpaste on the brush this time. Once they are used to it, you can brush them without them biting you.And my dog loves the flavor. She's been using this for years now.

I like this more for the toothpaste than the brush. After talking to our vet, he basically said you can use any old toothbrush, and looking at this one, it has the rubber to help massage a bit, but overall is just a standard ol' toothbrush. The dogs LOVE the toothpaste though. It almost makes it hard to brush their teeth because they keep trying to lick the brush, but they don't mind getting their teeth brushed because of the flavor.

The angled toothbrush was great for reaching the outside of my lab's back teeth, but it was a little bulky to reach the inside of her mouth. Keeping in mind, she's not a fan of having her teeth brushed in the first place. I don't think I will be using the toothpaste again. It's supposed to have a minty smell which just came off was weird and chemically on my dog's breath. She didn't care for it either. The brush is sturdy and well made, so I will continue to work with my dog on using it, but I'll be using a different toothpaste in the future.

The long toothbrush is excellent--yes, the finger brush is easier to use but I've been finding that there is a reason brushes typically have bristles and those rubbery extensions for flossing action: that's the design that works. Human toothbrushes have bristles for this same reason. I had trouble finding a heavy duty dog toothbrush like this one but it really gets at the buildup the finger brush misses. I wish they sold packs of just this brush.Toothpaste--I've hardly used the toothpaste so I cannot comment on its effectiveness. I will say that my dog strongly prefers Petrodex and runs away from me when he smells this toothpaste on the brush (he runs TOWARD me when he smells the Petrodex).

Maybe some dogs will like these but my dog did not. They are actually not comfortable on the gums, so it's no wonder she didn't appreciate me scrubbing her teeth with these. I now use a wash rag with wonderful success. You might want to save your money.

The size of these are to big for medium size hands. When I use it my finger is not fully secured and so it ends up slipping around which makes it hard for me to really brush my dog's teeth. Would not buy again but if you have large hands this might work for you.

These were not for me. I have a 50lbs husky mix. When using these I had a lot of difficulty accessing the back of her mouth. Also, I have relatively above average sized hands for a woman, but these wouldn't stay on my fingers. Several times the toothbrush slipped off inside my dogs mouth and I was scared to death that my dog might swallow the brush and choke. I would recommend the long plastic toothbrushes instead.

Same old thing

The brush was hard to get off my finger and it was not easy to brush my dogs teeth with. I had a hard time trying to maneuver the brush around in order to get to the teeth. A baby toothbrush worked better for me. I have a small 12 pound dog and a medium 24 pound dog and this brush was too big for them.

Made teeth cleaning fairly easy, for the 20s my dog will let me mess with her mouth. These are Ok, a bit difficult to clean all toothpaste out between the skinny bristles, and I wonder if the bristles are good enough not being like the kind found on human toothbrushes. Only other complaint is they are hard to store in between cleanings without dropping them on the floor or worrying about what they are touching. I guess I need a bowl for them or something.

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My dog really is not a fan of having something shoved around her mouth, but she tolerates it because I suppose this tastes good to her. Least I can get a few swipes with the brush. I'm not sure that this does anything extra for her. It's not like I can get her to rinse her teeth either, but hopefully it does something. I think the motion of being able to swish the brush around at the very least is more than what she would otherwise get.

I love Nylabone products and this product wasn't totally terrible, but here are the pros and cons:Pros:The finger applicator works great for stubborn pups.The brush works great for more obedient pups.It's nice that they included both.The toothpaste seemed to work (my vet was pleased)My dogs like the toothpaste.Cons:After about 2-3 weeks, the toothpaste just started leaking and leaked all over the inside of the cabinet where it was housed, so I lost over half of the product I paid for and ruined the surrounding items/inside of the cabinet.

This isn't a bad product and it definitely does what it's meant to, but don't let good user reviews and Nylabone fool you into thinking this is an easy task. Brushing your dog's teeth is not something you can do on your own.I bought two of these kits so I could begin brushing both of my dog's teeth and it was no picnic. My labrador didn't like the flavor of the toothpaste and started spitting on me and growling whenever I put it in her mouth. She also wouldn't sit still long enough for me to get any of her back teeth, so all that got brushed (poorly) were the front teeth. My beagle also wasn't very forgiving as far as the taste goes as he also began trying to spit it out and whenever I put fresh toothpaste on to try and brush the teeth he would bite the toothbrush.These Nylabone toothbrushes are the right shape, but good luck actually getting them into your dog's mouth. Unless you have a team of 2-3 people helping you with brushing the dog's teeth you might as well save your money and take them to the vet.

Its a nice kit but it was made for bigger dogs. Definitely not for smaller dogs like Maltese and terriers. The brush and finger brush are just way too big for my dogs

We recently rescued a retired racing greyhound and have every intention of keeping him in tip top shape! They tend to have problems with their teeth so we wanted to make sure that we helped him keep up with them by doing a little extra work. We decided to buy this kit.He doesn't seem to mind the flavor at all, but the brush is a little large for him, even though he is a large dog. It made it really awkward trying to brush his teeth because it seemed like the outside of the brush, which I believe is meant to help the gums, was making it difficult for the actual bristled to get to the teeth. We only used it twice and decided it wasn't worth the fight. We wanted something we could do fairly quickly because our hound is skittish and doesn't exactly enjoy us prodding around in his mouth!

My puppy didn't like this. He prefers a toothbrush to clean his teeth. He does love chewing on it as a toy!

I had high hopes for these finger brushes. I eventually had to abandon them because they didn't fit well on any of my fingers. I've reverted back to using a small child's tooth brush, which also very satisfactory, but better than these finger brushes.Not only were they too big for my fingers, I also had to stop repeatedly to adjust the position on my finger. It's hard enough to brush my boy's teeth, but the Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Finger Brush made it even harder.To put this into perspective, my pup is a Sprocker Spaniel.

I got these for my dog when he was a tiny pup. I remember really liking them for the convenience of brushing with my finger. I bought them again for my now-grown dog and my second dog. I don't really like them, especially for adult dogs. If you're looking to actually brush your dogs' teeth, they don't really do the job. The bristles are very small and soft (like a millimeter). After brushing regularly with a basic human toothbrush, I can definitely say that those do a better job. They may be nice for puppies who are still getting used to brushing. I just don't see how they're a long-term option for dental care.

I found it searching under "small dog toothbrush" so I was hoping it was tiny. Well, as tiny as it can be given that it has to fit on a human finger. But this is just WAY too big. Bristles are too long to fit in my tiny puppy girlz mouths. One dog is 5 lbs & the other is almost 8 lbs. This does not work at all.

These brushes are one-size-fits-all... And that's the rub. They're too big for my finger and I can't keep them at the right angle, because they start to slide and turn on my finger.I do like the texture of these bristles over regular toothbrushes (also from Nylabone), because I think they're gentler on the gums, making it easier (and safer) to brush the teeth at the gumline. But if I can't keep the bristles where I want them, then all you can do is go back to a regular toothbrush.

I wasn't getting to my maltipoo's far back teeth with a child's toothbrush. I reasoned that the finger brush would force her to open her mouth wider (it did) allowing the back teeth to be brushed better (it didn't). The tip of the brush should be tapered to a rounded point (not rounded for a finger) and bristles should continue all the way to the end of the tip. I understand that the size must accommodate most fingers, but in doing that, they forgot the dog's teeth!

toothbrush WAY TOO BIG!!! I found the picture a bit deceiving.

Best of luck to anyone trying to brush a dogs teeth, I guess you need to start them when they are puppies, as my crew Dog 1. ran and hid; Dog 2. tried to eat the brush; Dog 3. growled at me.

My dog runs from it. I wished I bought a chicken flavor. My dog does like peanut butter but hated the taste of this

The brush is a little too large to effectively clean my dogs teeth. My dog is about 25 pounds and it was hard to get to the back of his teeth, I was afraid he large brush would hurt his mouth and/or gums. If you have a larger dog though this might be ok.

I'm disappointed the first ingredient is Sorbitol. The item came quick and the package looks to be in good condition. But I'm posting a picture of ingredients for people who care what ingredients may be in the product. I have not and probably will not use the product on my puppy. So I cannot speak to it's effectiveness or if my puppy liked it's taste etc.

The toothbrush is just way too big to get to the back of our dog's teeth. The toothpaste is fine.

This did not clean my dogs teeth at all. I just went back to the toothbrush. If it were sterdier, it would be great, because it's easier to use to get to the back teeth. It just doesn't remove much of anything.

First time I used it, the bristles get smashed. They do not retain their shape. Now it's like brushing my dog's teeth with silicone basting brush where the bristles are so soft, they're practically useless.

These are OK quality, but my dogs like it in their mouth. I just used a piece of gauze wrapped around my finger, and the dogs were much more cooperative.

I purchased these to brush my miniature schnauzers teeth (12lb / 20lb) and it was way too large to get to the sides/backs of their mouths. From the reviews it appeared this would work, but it didn't in my case.

The product is fine, but a word of caution, these are incredibly over priced at $5.49. Happened to visit the vet a few days after ordering these, and the vet offered them for $.99 each. Amazon was great, however, and quickly issued me a refund.

My dog hates this brush. It does fit on your fingers, but I think if you really wanted to brush your dog's teeth with this, I'd rather just use my plain finger with the toothpaste. The bristles are super soft, but not sure it really does anything that one's plain finger can't do.

my dog hates this paste and the toothbrush is difficult to maneuver - leave it to the pros.

If I could, I would give this no stars. Way back when I received this, I excitedly opened the package so I could get started with getting my dog adjusted to the toothpaste. When I opened it, it had separated and slimy oil spilled out. I threw it away immediately.

Not the item shown in the picture. I was expecting the natural peanut butter flavor. I have bought this item multiple times before and now I received the tartar control toothpaste...

Tube leeks horribly and won't shut. The paste it self with brush is great but it will not close causing ants like crazy. I threw it away.

Upon first use, the bristles fell out. I had to look in my dog's mouth and check to see that she didn't accidentally swallow any loose bristles. As you can see from the photo, all of the blue bristles in the first tuft came loose. It looks like the bristles were meant to be mechanically anchored into the plastic with wire that is molded into the plastic. That wire is there, but it is only attached at one end. The wire came loose and the tuft fell to pieces.

The brush itself seems fine (I only tried the finger brush) but my dog didn't really like the toothpaste.. I'm a bit surprised since she likes to eat almost EVERYTHING in sight but it was a no no for this particular toothpaste.