Brushing a dog or cat's teeth every day is the gold standard, and almost nobody manages it. This spray exists for the gap in between, on the days when the brush does not come out and the smell at close range tells its own story. A quick spritz targets the odour-causing build-up that causes the problem rather than covering it over with perfume.

It goes on in one of two ways: straight into the mouth aimed at the teeth and gum line, or added to the drinking water as directed on the bottle. Neither needs restraint, which matters more than it sounds, because a cat that has been wrestled once for a toothbrush remembers it for months. The 100ml bottle lasts a long time at a few sprays a day, and consistency does more than volume here.

• 100ml bottle of oral spray and mouthwash
• Helps control odour-causing build-up rather than masking it
• Spray into the mouth or add to drinking water as directed
• No brushing and no restraint needed
• Suitable for both dogs and cats

Worth being straight about. Bad breath is often the first sign of dental disease, and no spray reverses tartar that has already hardened onto a tooth. If the smell is strong, if one side of the mouth is worse than the other, or if your pet has gone quiet about hard food, book a dental check. Use this to support a routine rather than to replace the vet.

Who it's for: Dog and cat owners who want a realistic daily dental habit alongside proper check-ups, especially those whose pets will not tolerate a toothbrush.