Arm & Hammer Products Charcoal Bright Dog Toothpaste, 2.5-oz tube
In a Nutshell
- Charcoal toothpaste is designed for dogs intolerant to common flavors.
- Messy application and leaves teeth black.
- Users reported mixed effectiveness, especially for small dogs.
- Flavor is not minty as expected.
- Side issues with larger dogs
- Potential toxicity concerns due to Polysorbate 20.
Quick Verdict
This charcoal dog toothpaste is good for dogs with allergies to common flavors like coconut and mint, but is very messy and less efficient in cleaning teeth. Currently not the best for small dogs unless they like the taste and there’s a soft palate brush.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Good for Allergies (1)
Great option for dogs who cannot tolerate the most common flavor, such as chicken
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Effective Cleaning (1)
Good at cleaning teeth
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Handy for Larger Dogs (1)
Effective for large dogs
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Dog Approved Flavour (1)
Dogs like the taste
Cons
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Mint Flavor Issue (1) major
Lack of strong minty flavor
Tip: Try another flavor
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Messy Application (1) major
Messy and difficult to apply
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Toxic Ingredients (1) critical
Contains Polysorbate 20, raising safety concerns
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Ineffective Taste (1) major
Dogs do not like the taste
Tip: Try another flavor
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Difficult Clean-Up (1) major
Hard to clean due to the black color
Tip: Use a soft pet dental brush after brushing
Quality Trend: Declining
More recent reviews indicate issues with taste and clean-up
positive
negative
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Dog owners — Simply for good dental health habit of their dog regadless of flavor
- • Owners of large dogs — works better for larger dogs with larger teeth and more gum area
✗ Skip If
- • Owners of small dogs — Although works well, tough to clean small pup
- • Dog owners who prefer specific strong minty flavors. — Lacks noticeable minty flavor
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Use a soft- bristled tooth brush instead of straight fingers while brushing
- 💡 Try to keep the toothpaste separate from the fur
- 💡 Offer the dog water to sip before and after the brush
- 💡 Consider dental-substitutes for small dogs.
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Does the dog toothpaste have a strong minty flavor?
No, several reviews mention it is not as minty as expected.
Does it work well with smaller dogs?
Better for larger dogs according to user feedback
Is Arm & Hammer products reliable for a toothpaste?
Charcoal ingredients are comfortably safe for your pet's teeth.
Is it difficult to clean up?
The charcoal compound leaves stains that are hard to wipe off your fur.
Highlighted Reviews
"It works! This toothpaste seems to work quite well!"
"Toothpaste seems to work only for a while. The paste itself is really good about cleaning my Shitzu’s teeth but it is black! It is very hard rinse the paste out of the white fur from their little WHITE! mouths!"
Bottom Line
We would recommend going with another alternative toothpaste for your dogs dental needs. he soap base and the black color after being on the dog’s teeth can stain the jaws as it dries. Also consider carefully whether your dog can handle ingesting Polysorbate 20.