Gum disease is quietly the most common problem vets see in adult dogs and cats, and most owners know it and still do not brush, because brushing an animal's teeth every single night is a commitment very few households manage to keep up for long. A spray asks far less of you. Lift the lip, mist the teeth and gums, and the whole job is over in a few seconds.

It is applied straight onto the teeth and gums, or added to drinking water as directed on the bottle, which suits pets who will not tolerate anything at all going near their mouth. The 100ml bottle covers a long stretch of daily use. Consistency is what makes any product like this work rather than intensity, because plaque begins hardening into tartar within a matter of days, and a small amount every day beats a determined effort once a fortnight.

• 100ml bottle
• Suitable for both dogs and cats
• Applied directly to teeth and gums, or added to water as directed
• No brushing required
• Made for daily use alongside regular veterinary checks

Where a spray stops. Nothing sprayed into a mouth removes tartar that has already hardened onto a tooth, and nothing replaces a scale and polish under anaesthetic once gum disease is established. Treat this as maintenance between professional cleans rather than a substitute for them. If your pet has red gums, breath you can smell across the room, or has started dropping food, book the vet first, because a spray over an infected tooth only masks the smell.

Who it's for: Owners who know honestly that they will never keep up daily brushing and want something realistic they will actually use.