The UK’s #1 vet recommended cat oral hygiene products for healthy teeth and fresh breath, with practical cat dental care for everyday routines. Explore our options for brushing, rinsing and drinking water support to help care for your cat’s mouth.
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You may not notice a problem in your cat’s mouth straight away. Cats are experts at hiding subtle changes and carrying on as normal, even when something feels uncomfortable.
Regular cat dental care and hygiene helps manage everyday plaque accumulation on teeth. It can also support healthy gums, fresher breath and a cleaner mouth over time. At Virbac, our dental care for cats includes brushing products, a water additive and an oral rinse, giving you different ways to support your pet at home.
The right routine is one your cat will comfortably accept and that you can use consistently.
Cats benefit from routine oral care to help clear away daily food residue and keep tooth surfaces clean from plaque.
Plaque is a soft film containing bacteria that forms on the tooth surface. Over time, minerals in saliva can cause it to harden into tartar, making it much harder to remove through home care alone.
Toothbrushing is the most effective way to remove plaque at home, but some cats need time to get used to having their mouth handled. Other oral care products can also provide useful support where brushing proves difficult.
We have more dental advice if you want practical guidance on looking after your cat’s teeth and gums.
There are different ways to support your cat’s oral hygiene, depending on how comfortable they are with direct mouth care.
Our range falls into two main groups. We have cat toothbrush and toothpaste products, along with additional support from our dental water additive or oral rinse.
Brushing provides direct mechanical cleaning of the tooth surface, but it’s important to introduce it gradually, no matter how old your cat is.
Let your cat investigate the brush first, get used to having their lips lifted and allow them to taste a pet-specific toothpaste before you try to brush.
Our C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Kit combines enzymatic toothpaste, a dual-ended toothbrush and a soft finger brush. The finger brush can be a useful first step if your cat needs a gentler introduction to mouth handling.
Our C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste uses our patented C.E.T. Dual Enzyme System. Glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase work together to help control oral bacteria and plaque formation, and there’s no need to rinse your cat’s mouth afterwards.
If your cat won’t tolerate a toothbrush at first, you can rub a small amount onto their teeth and gums with your finger.
Our C.E.T. Dual-Ended Toothbrush is also available separately. The smaller brush head is useful for a cat’s smaller mouth, while the soft bristles and reverse-angled heads help you clean around their teeth and gums more easily.
As well as direct brushing, other dental care products can provide extra support without asking your cat to tolerate a toothbrush.
Vet Aquadent FR3SH is a cat dental water additive that you add to fresh drinking water each day. It uses our FR3SH technology to support oral hygiene and fresher breath as part of your cat’s regular routine.
Our Hexarinse cat oral rinse contains 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate to help control oral bacteria and plaque. You apply it around the teeth and gum line, or with a cotton wool pad if that’s easier for your cat to tolerate.
The water additive goes into your cat’s drinking water, while the oral rinse is applied directly around the mouth, giving you two more ways to support your cat’s oral routine alongside brushing.
Start slowly and help your cat get comfortable with mouth handling over a period of time, before you try to brush their teeth properly. How quickly cats accept toothbrushing varies from one cat to another. Let them set the pace: building their confidence gradually will help make toothbrushing a lasting routine and this is what matters most.
Our expert advice is to:
Even if your cat still won’t tolerate brushing after prolonged attempts, you can still use other cat dental care products to support their oral hygiene.
Your cat’s mouth is one part of their wider health, so it’s worth paying attention to changes in eating, grooming and everyday behaviour as well as their teeth and gums.
Our everyday healthcare range can help support other areas of your cat’s routine and wellbeing.
Good nutrition also supports your cat’s overall health, but food shouldn’t be treated as a replacement for proper oral hygiene. You can explore our cat food range for nutrition matched to different life stages and dietary needs.
Signs of dental problems in cats can be subtle because cats often hide oral discomfort.
Speak to your vet if you notice:
These signs can have different causes, so adding more home dental products isn’t always the right answer. Your vet can examine your cat’s mouth and advise what care or treatment they need.
Your cat’s dental health should be reviewed as part of their regular veterinary care, but there isn’t one fixed schedule that suits every cat.
How often they need a dental check will depend on things like their age, previous dental problems, current oral health and any changes you’ve noticed at home. Cats with existing dental issues may need more frequent monitoring.
If you’re unsure, your vet can advise how often your cat’s mouth should be checked.
Regular cat dental care helps manage plaque and support healthier teeth, gums and breath.
Brushing is the best way to care for your cat’s teeth at home, but it’s important to introduce it gradually and work at a pace they’re comfortable with. Water additives and oral rinses can provide useful additional support where appropriate.
Explore our cat dental care range and choose the products that best fit your cat and their oral hygiene routine.
At Virbac, we offer C.E.T. toothpaste and toothbrushes separately, as well as a combined oral hygiene kit. You can order our cat toothbrush and toothpaste products online for convenient home delivery.
Dental water additives formulated specifically for cats should be used according to their instructions. Vet Aquadent FR3SH is designed as a daily drinking water additive for cats and dogs. Always follow the product directions and ask your vet if you’re unsure whether it’s suitable. Please note that Vet Aquadent FR3SH isn’t suitable for drinking fountains.
Use a toothpaste formulated specifically for pets rather than human toothpaste. Our C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste is designed for cats and dogs and doesn’t need to be rinsed away afterwards, making it ideal to use as part of your cat’s regular dental care routine.
Don’t force your cat to accept toothbrushing too quickly. Introduce mouth handling, pet-specific toothpaste and the toothbrush gradually, keeping each step short and positive. If brushing remains difficult, other oral-care options such as a dental water additive can help support their routine.
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