If you polled dog owners and asked them, "What is the best tartar remover for dogs," the vast majority would probably say a cleaning at the vets is best. They wouldn't even give it a moment's thought before answering. But is it really? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

PROS

Your dog’s teeth will be clean.

CONS

Your dog will have to be put under anesthesia. One out of every 233 dogs put under anesthesia dies. If you have your dog’s teeth cleaned at the vet’s, he’ll probably be OK. But what if he isn’t? Is your dog a senior citizen? Does he have some health issues, however minor? Anesthetic for him may not be such a good idea.

A cleaning at the vet’s is not cheap. It will cost you several hundred dollars. If the vet thinks a tooth or two needs to be extracted, he won’t ask your permission, he’ll do it to save having to bring the dog back for another session. Those extractions will add to the cost. Often, after a cleaning, a course of antibiotics is prescribed. That adds to the cost. We all want the best for our pets, but let’s face it, in these tough economic times, money is a factor.

What about brushing your dog’s teeth? Is that the best tartar remover for dogs? Yes, you can brush your dog’s teeth. But will your dog like it? Generally dogs are not particularly cooperative when someone sticks something in their mouth. In addition to the dog moving his head around, you are only able to brush the outside of the teeth, not the inside. At best, brushing just delays the buildup of plaque.

Is there a better alternative to teeth cleaning at the vet’s for dog tartar removal or brushing? The answer is yes. Plaque Attack is such an alternative.

Plaque Attack for dogs is a spray that is applied to your dog’s teeth twice a day. Its ingredients are all natural – nothing that is harmful to your dog. If your dog has a heavy plaque buildup, spray twice a day, concentrating the spray on the heaviest areas of tartar. Otherwise, spray once a day. You will notice your dog licking his lips, which helps spread the Plaque Attack over all his teeth. You should begin seeing positive results in about 2 weeks.

When you use Plaque Attack, your dog’s teeth will be clean. You won’t have to take him to the vet. There’s no worry about him being harmed, and the cost is very reasonable. The one downside, if you consider it a downside, is that positive results will take a few weeks. All things considered, Plaque Attack is the best tarter remover for dogs.