Dog Bad Breath

Does your dog have bad breath?

You may think that bad dog breath is normal and just something you must live with.  Not so!  Here is some important information that may not only help your dog's bad breath problem, it may also ultimately save his/her life.

Dogs can’t brush their teeth. But bad breath and yellow-brown teeth are not only unappealing, they could indicate a serious gum disease. And that can lead to other health problems.

Periodontal disease affects nearly 80 percent of all dogs over the age of three. It starts as bacteria and plaque on teeth and progresses into a disease that can cause tooth decay, bleeding gums, tooth loss and even damage to the heart and other internal organs," says Dr. Steve Holmstrom, past president of the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) and a spokesperson for the Pets Need Dental Care, Too™ campaign sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the AVDS and Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc."

Without proper dental care, 80 percent of dogs show signs of oral disease by age three. In fact, oral disease is the No. 1 health problem diagnosed in dogs. The AVDS recommends a three-step program to help prevent oral disease:

1.  A dental exam and, if needed, a dental cleaning by a veterinarian.
2.  A home dental care routine that includes regular brushing and nutritious diet.
3.  Regular follow-up veterinary checkups.

Veterinarians and dog behavior experts also highly recommend dogs be given approved chewing material on a regular basis. 

Chewing a natural behavior and most dogs will find “alternate” items to chew if not provided with healthy and safe bones and chews.  Dental chews should be a part of your dog's routine dental care.   Not only will chews greatly reduce the incidence of periodontal disease, they are a great way to let your dog entertain himself.

We recommend Breath-a-Licious bones above all other edible dental bones for the following reasons:  Breath-A-Licious bones contain sodium tripolyphosphate to help remove tartar buildup, Chlorophyll, Peppermint, parsley, dill and fennel to help freshen breath.  Not only do these herbs freshen breath, they also aid in digestion, alleviate gas and sooth upset stomachs.  Above all, these bones contain only natural ingredients.  No other dental bone has all that!

Please take a look at our comparison of Breath-a-Licious versus Greenies: