The Bristly by Empawer Tongue Cleaner Dog Dental Tool is well-received for its size and effectiveness but has usability issues with the suction cup.
Hard to use with small dogs.
Prevention: Pet owners to use this tool only on dogs which has no irritation problem to their tongue.
Effectively cleans the dog's teeth and tongue.
The suction cup is hard to stick on surfaces.
Small dogs may find it difficult to lick the nubs.
Factors: Heavy usage
Yes, many users report it effectively cleans their dog's teeth, especially when used with toothpaste.
Some users have trouble keeping it from falling off and less than efficiency.
"Perfect size and construction. I also purchased some gel (I think it is actually supposed to be used as toothpaste) I squirt on the nubs of the pad and he will lick it clean. Has done wonders for his breath! Have purchased a spare should he at some point decide to chew on it (typical terrier). Highl..."
"The suction cup is pretty shallow so it's tricky to get it to stick, even on a smooth surface. The nubs on the pad are small but the spaces between are larger, and my beagle is able to sneak her tongue between them to get whatever we spread on the pad (defeating the purpose of having to lick the nub..."
If you’re looking for an effective way to clean your dog’s teeth but don’t mind a few usability quirks, this tool is worth considering. For dogs that can handle it, the Bristly by Empawer Tongue Cleaner Dog Dental Tool does a great job. For those with smaller dogs, this might be a bit inconvenient due to the suction cup issue and effectiveness nubs.
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