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TropiClean Fresh Breath Oral Care Clean Teeth Peanut Butter Flavored Dog Dental Gel

TropiClean Fresh Breath Oral Care Clean Teeth Peanut Butter Flavored Dog Dental Gel

By TropiClean 5 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
4.6 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
5.0
Design
3.5
Function
4.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • The product has a mixed reception with a leaning towards negative reviews.
  • Customers like the idea but the execution doesn't seem to work well.
  • The product is not very effective and also the smell is very negative due to an issue in the product manufacturing

Quick Verdict

The TropiClean Fresh Breath Oral Care Dog Dental Gel receives mixed reviews, with some users praising its effectiveness while many others complain about its unpleasant smell and lack of effectiveness. The top cons were concerns about the smell and the dogs disliking it. The manufacturers may need to reconsider the ingredients especially the smell and also the effectiveness.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 5
Would Recommend 20%
Would Buy Again 20%
Avg Lifespan unknown

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Dogs gagging and showing strong aversion to the product.

Prevention: Consider alternative dental care products with better odor and taste.

high

Lack of effectiveness in removing tartar and improving dental health.

Prevention: Be aware of the product's limitations and consider alternative solutions.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Effective Dental Care (1)

    Some users report significant improvement in their pet's dental health.

Cons

  • Unpleasant Smell (3) major

    Many users report that the product has an unpleasant, artificial perfume-like smell.

  • Dogs Dislike the Gel (3) critical

    Dogs showed strong aversion to the product, gagging and trying to spit it out.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners looking for dental care products — Mild improvements in dental health reported by one user. The variance between good and very poor reviews make the rating highly scattered

Skip If

  • Pet owners with picky animals — Dogs strongly dislike the product, resulting in usage issues.
  • Pet owners seeking odorless products — Strong artificial smell is a major complaint.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.0
5 reviews
5★
20%
4★
20%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
60%
smell (3) taste (2) effectiveness (4)

Common Questions

Is the TropiClean Fresh Breath Oral Care Dog Dental Gel effective in removing tartar?

One user reported significant improvements in dental health, but several other users found it ineffective and their dogs disliked the product. It seems there are mixed opinions on its effectiveness.

Does the gel have a strong smell?

Yes, multiple users reported a strong, artificial perfume-like smell that their dogs found unpleasant.

Do dogs like the taste of the peanut butter flavored gel?

No. Dogs showed strong aversion, gagging, and trying to spit it out. The taste was also different from what was expected.

Highlighted Reviews

— chevy22 2 found helpful

"I first tried this on a 9 year old boxer whose teeth were getting bad and her breath was terrible. Within a couple of months, her tarter was starting to disappear and her breath was so much better. In a year her tarter had virtually disappeared! Fast forward a couple years and I rescued a dumped off..."

— babsbunny

"I have purchased many products from this particular brand and have always been very pleased. So when it was time to buy oral gel again I wanted to go with this brand instead of my usual as they were out of stock. My three labradors love to have their teeth brushed and love to have the oral gel put o..."

Bottom Line

For everyone who has problems switching to alternative products focused on peanuts especially the smell and its performance overtime, we definitely do not recommend the product.

4.6 /10
Good