Bad breath in dogs is often an early warning sign of periodontal disease. As always, prevention is the best method – but if your dog already has bad breath, there are definitely things you can do to turn the tides and give them the freshest of breath!
1. Revolutionize Their Drinking Water
These can often be a great solution, since most of us don’t have the time nor desire to brush our dog’s teeth. The important thing is to use a water additive that is specifically for animal use, and preferably one recommended by your vet.
Our Pet Oral Hygiene Solution has been vet recommended for over 25 years. Consider sending a link to your vet to see if they would recommend it for your dog.
Once again – make sure you choose something that is both odorless and tasteless, so your dog won’t even know it’s there.
2. Reward Them with the Right Stuff
Some treats and chew toys claim to remove plaque and tartar in pets. Every dog is different though – so experiment with a treat or toy and see if you notice a difference.
Keep in mind that these products only work as a supplement to dental care. You can also ask your vet for recommendations that would be safe for your dog.
3. Give Them Quality Chow
Most people say that raw and canned foods are causes of dog bad breath. Dry food may be included in the dog’s diet since it said to reduce tartar.
Make sure that you choose high-protein food with real meat and lots of water to avoid dehydration and other problems.
4. Brush Those Pearly Whites
This is still the best way to keep plaque and tartar from building up. The less plaque, tartar, and decay – the fresher your dog’s breath will be. It is best to brush their teeth daily.
There are toothbrushes designed specifically for dog’s teeth, but you can also use a children’s toothbrush. Use toothpaste for dogs, and never use toothpaste that is normally for humans.
The fluoride in it can be harmful to dogs, since they don’t get to spit it out like we do.
It’s best to choose a pet toothpaste that isn’t flavored, because artificial meaty flavors can make their breath worse, and most animals aren’t a fan of mint. Odorless and tasteless is the way to go.
5. Make Friends with the Vet
A check-up with your veterinarian is the best way to know what to do with your dog bad breath. This way, you can know if there is any underlying medical condition like gastrointestinal and liver ailments behind the foul-smelling odor.
But seriously…
The easiest and most effective way to get rid of dog breath, to clean their teeth, and to fight tooth decay is to use Pet Oral Hygiene Solution. All it takes is one capful in their drinking water each day! That’s it.
