I'm a Dog Mom, and These Are the Items I Always Have On Hand

Maxi Guard Dental Cleansing Wipes ($23)

Chihuahuas are notoriously prone to dental disease, and mine are no exception. For years, we cycled through handled brushes and finger brushes, and tried every flavored toothpaste on the market, to no avail. Lexie, in particular, simply wouldn't cooperate to have her teeth brushed. After the dogs' last professional cleanings, we decided to try dental wipes instead, and they've been a game changer. Maybe it's because Maxi Guard's wipes are taste-free, or maybe our pups are just too gentle to lash out at our (almost) bare fingers, but we've finally been able to make nightly cleanings part of our routine.