You’ve made the unpleasant discovery that Fido has bad breath. You feed him a high quality diet, check in with your vet regularly, and even floss his teeth. You’re getting a little frustrated. Just don’t give up yet! To help you combat your doggie breath woes we have put together a list of 6 more easy ways to combat bad breath in canines. Keep reading to learn how.
- Mouthwash
Just like dog parents are able to find toothpaste especially for dogs there also exists doggie mouthwash products on the market. Commonly referred to as liquid tartar remover, simply add the product of your choice to your pup’s water and allow him to drink. It makes teeth cleaning easy and helps to remove plaque and tartar.
- Chews
Available at most pet stores are products that your dog can actually chew to help keep his breath fresh and his mouth clean.
- Clean his dish
Regularly washing and disinfecting your dog’s food and water dishes are also good ways to keep nasty bacteria out of your dog’s mouth. One statistic states that half of dog owners do not clean their dog’s dish once a week. One way to make the task easy is to purchase a dishwasher-friendly dish that you can easily place in the dishwasher for a good deep cleaning.
- Good Nutrition
Undernourished dogs or pups receiving inadequate nutrition may also experience bad breath. One way to ensure this does not happen is to make sure your pooch is always receiving a high-quality dog food.
- Rawhide
High-quality rawhide products are another way to keep your dog’s teeth and breath looking and smelling their breath. Check with your vet for recommendations. Also, make sure to never leave your pup unsupervised when eating rawhide or other chewie products as pieces can get stuck in your dog’s digestive tract. Higher quality products should prevent this from happening.
- Chlorhexidine
Safe for dogs to use, chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that can be found in some dog chews as well as mouth sprays that can help freshen your dog’s breath. Products containing chlorhexidine can be found at your local pet supply stores and online. Speak with your vet if you have any concerns.
Hopefully you have found these tips helpful in your quest for finding solutions to doggie halitosis. Just like good oral hygiene, proper nutrition is also essential in keeping Fido feeling his best.