Vetoquinol Dentahex Oral Rinse, Dental Hygiene for Dogs and Cats, 8 oz

Totally recommend this product. Our yorkies had reddened gums at the tooth line, and a bit of an odor from the affected area. Used this product and in 24 hours, odor went away. In 3 days, gums at tooth line are bubble gum color again. But they hated the first application (with a Q-tip). Finger brush works better, especially now since inflammation is gone. Now part of dental regimen which includes toothpaste and chew toys. Well worth it!

Day 3 and my senior girl's bad breath is cured! I have a 9 yo boxer who has gingival hyperplasia which causes TERRIBLE breath and mouth bleeding. The vet told me to try an oral rinse and I came across dentahex and figured I'd give it a try. Day 3 and her terrible breath is literally gone! She doesn't appreciate doing it at all tho but my 8 month old boxer loves it! I decided to start him off young so he doesn't fight me as he gets older. I say give it a shot if your baby has gawd awful fish odor breath. I am pleased.

One of my cats (recently arrived off the street) had severe gingivitis, so bad that my vet didn't want to give her a dental cleaning because of the excessive bleeding it might cause. The vet recommended daily application of Dentahex for a month before dentistry. After a month of Dentahex treatment, my vet was thrilled with the improvement, and my cat now has a much safer dental appointment scheduled. The vet was so pleased that she cut the Dentahex treatments back to three times a week from once a day. (Can't tell you how happy that made both of us ... me and the cat.) The label on the bottle tells you to squirt the Dentahex along the gumline on each side of the mouth, then let it spread through the oral cavity. I'm against that, and so is my vet. Neither of us wants the cat ingesting more of this stuff than absolutely necessary. (Read the warning on your own bottle of mouthwash; if you swallow a hefty mouthful, you're urged to seek immediate medical attention.) Here's what I do: I get brand-name Q-Tips. They have more cotton at the tip than the store brands. I let 2 or 3 of them marinate for a few minutes in the Dentahex, so that the tips get super-saturated. That way, if you can just (gently) press the business end of the Q-Tip for a second or two against the animal's gums (upper and lower, both sides) the saturated Q-Tip will release its payload of Dentahex, and the rinse should spread through the mouth evenly. And as long as you've managed to get the Q-Tip in there anyhow, seize the moment and GENTLY move it back and forth along the animal's gums, even if only for a second or two. I know this isn't easy for most of us. It wasn't easy for me. I've had lots of cats over the years, and not one of them took medication gladly. The technique I've described above made it at least POSSIBLE for me to do the right thing for this cat. (And it still wasn't easy.) But if you love your animal(s), the alternative -- just bailing and saying, "This is too much for me!" -- is something to strongly resist. Poor oral health promotes a pro-inflammatory state throughout the body, for all animals including us. Your dog or cat can't tell you, "Hey, I feel lousy." But take it on faith that if you don't look after their oral health conscientiously ... and their gums get really bad ... lousy and sick is exactly how they'll feel. Final thought: I have to do this all by myself, seated in a wheelchair. If you can rustle up a volunteer in your home, and the two of you simply double-team the dog or cat, while standing up ... then in my book you're out of excuses.

I've already seen improvement with color and breath, but they really need a non mint flavored one. My cats won't take the mint at all, luckily my dog will. I do brush as well, but this is doing more than brushing with enzyme toothpaste

My dog started "smacking" his lips a lot. I peeked at his gums and one section was red and inflamed and another on a was also quite red. We've an appointment to see the vet, but this has been helpful to keep him comfortable and keep the area clean in the meantime. I've only been using it for a few days, so too soon to tell if it whitens. You get a lot for the money and to use I poured some into a tiny spray bottle so it's easier to use and apply to his gum line, it helps a lot.

I bought his for my cat because his teeth are not so great. He has mild gum disease and will need some dental work. I want to preserve what I can. I started this about 2 weeks ago. I use a plastic syringe I do 2 ml total and 1 ml on each side of his gums. THE CAT WILL DROOL ALOT!! don’t be alarmed, the drool gets less and less. I use it once every night, it’s not pleasant for my fur baby, but it’s helping so much!! The first pic with the fingers was taken before and the second picture was after 2 weeks once a night and the difference is INSANE, even the gums are less inflamed. All in all, it’s unpleasant for them and he hates the taste but the result are AMAZING.

This rinse did help freshen my pet’s breath and improve gum appearance when used as directed. It’s easy to apply and doesn’t require brushing, which is a plus. That said, I wouldn’t use it as a long-term daily solution without guidance, since it’s better suited for short-term or targeted use. I’d recommend it if used correctly and as intended, especially for temporary oral care support.

Works nicely despite the fact that the kitties hate it!

I've seen a great Improvement with my cats teeth.

My cats spill out the product , didn't accept it at all

Seems to soothe my cats gums and has improved the redness.

I got charged extra fees despite everything was covered...

My cat throws up from this stuff