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Lost the toothbrushing battle with your dog or cat? Vets say you can add this plaque-reducing powder to their food.

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The powder is an easy add to your pet’s daily routine that invests in their continued health and wellbeing. It also “saves me time AND money that would go towards future vet bills for tooth extraction and special prescription diets,” wrote a reviewer.

″[I] can say with confidence that it’s worth every penny,” echoed one person, Jen.

“This will definitely be a staple in our house for the rest of [my dog’s] life as long as they make it,” wrote another, Theresa.

The powder’s VOHC-approval is important since “typically, I recommend products that are approved by The Veterinary Oral Health Council” when it comes to pet dental health, said Fox. You can check out VOHC’s website for a list of their approved products, she added. 

The Plaque Off powder comes with a 330 milligram scoop for your use; the brand recommends you add 0.5-1 scoops daily for pets under 25 pounds, 1-2 scoops daily for pets that are 25-50 pounds and 2-3 scoops daily for pets over 50 pounds. Give the powder time to work, since with daily use, results can take three to eight weeks.

Just remember that you should combine your pet’s home oral care with regular checkups with your veterinarian or a boarded veterinary dentist, Fox stressed. Consult with your vet before beginning this powder and watch out for any changes in your pet’s habits after incorporating the product.

“Been using this in my dog’s food for years. He’s 8 now and needs a scoop in each meal now but for his age, his breath, teeth and gums are in a lot better shape had we not used” —Miss M

“as the owner of a senior chihuahua, I am no stranger to a puppy with stank breath. this little dude’s mouth smells like DEATH most of the time. once I started using this, though? game changer, genuinely made his breath WAY more tolerable. it does need some time and consistent use to start working, but it’s great. he ran out, and going without it the stank definitely started to come back, so I know this wasn’t some kind of placebo or anything. will be repurchasing asap!” —Kittie Choi

“I have used this for years. Rescued new dog, took her to the veterinarian. He asked if I brushed her teeth? I told him no, I used plaque off. He was very impressed.” —Amazon Customer

“Started giving this to my cat and his next vet check up he got complimented on his teeth twice! They thought I brushed his teeth regularly. He would never let me actually brush his teeth so this stuff does a great job! Is it a little pricey? Yeah. But it is worth it.” —faith