Can I use human toothpaste on my dog?
Otto Bogisich
2025-10-10 14:01:54
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Never use human toothpaste. The fluoride in them can be poisonous to dogs. Always use a canine-approved toothpaste. Dog toothpaste is meaty rather than minty flavoured, so it tastes great to dogs. If your dog likes the taste, they are much more likely to enjoy having their teeth brushed – and this makes your job a lot easier.
Bailey Schuster
2025-10-10 12:34:36
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It’s not a good idea to use regular toothpaste on dogs. Human toothpastes contain ingredients that are safe for humans, but toxic to dogs – especially when you remember that we spit our toothpaste out, and our dogs don’t. Fluoride can be toxic. Some toothpastes contain xylitol. The flavor can be off-putting. If you can’t find a toothpaste your dog likes, or you have run out, don’t use human toothpaste. You’re better off just using water – most of the benefits of toothbrushing come from the mechanical action of the bristles cleaning under the gum line and disturbing the plaque rather than the toothpaste itself. Keeping your dog's teeth clean with regular brushing is one of the best things you can do to help them, but it does need to be their own toothpaste, not human toothpaste.
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