Can you give my dog breathmints?

Question

If I do will there be any problems?
Will I hurt her health?
What are some other ways I can stop her terrible breath?

Answer 1

I could give your dog breath mints, but I don't know where you live. You could also try giving her charco bites, or maybe try a greenie. I give me dogs greenies everyday, and they don't have bad breath at all.

Answer 2

Go to Petsmart or Petco and look around in the dog treat aisle. They have all sorts of doggie treats that help that "doggie breath." Also, if you aren't already doing it, you need to brush your dogs teeth. The most common health ailment with dogs is gum disease, because their owners are not taking proper care of their gums and teeth. I'm sure that if dogs could do it on their own, they'd brush their teeth, just like we do!

Talk to your vet and discuss what you need in order to start a good oral hygiene program with your pup. You won't be sorry!

Answer 3

The only mints my vet specified ever giving a dog were certs because they did not contain the sweetener xylitol which can cause hypoglycemia. She also stated not to give the entire cert but about 1/4 of the cert. I personally never did this but one of my co-workers did with her dog. Bad breath normally stems from the digestive tract and not the mouth itself. Check the food you feed her. Is the first ingredient a meat product or is it a filler? Does it contain two or more of the following; cornmeal, bone meal, brewers rice, wheat gluten, or soy meal. If it contains large amounts of fillers then you've found the culprit. Look for a higher quality food with a meat for a base ingredient or little to no fillers. I recommend Innova Evo or Canidae.

Answer 4

Do you feed your dogs bones? Bones (fresh or other) help dogs to literally clean their teeth. Keeping teeth clean is important for your dogs health and can help with keeping their breath on the not so nasty side.

I would not feed a dog mints as this could upset their digestive system or even make them sick.

Another step you could take is to buy the toothbrush and paste especially for dogs, this might help in extreme cases although personally I don't think it is necessary.

Answer 5

There are Dog mints you can get, usually you can get them at a supermarket. Also, try brushing your dogs teeth with dog toothpaste. Or there are dental cleaning treats you can buy, i've listed sites below!

We give our boxer a few different ones and they work, he really likes the greenies.

Answer 6

Every dog has stinky breath because they cannot brush their teeth! Do not give dogs breath mints because it can contain ingredients that may be harmful and it will not improve their breath because they don't suck on it to maintain that minty smell. Instead, ask your vet for ideas because their breath may smell due to tartar and plaque build up, or just from old age. My suggestion is to stick with the doggy safe toothpaste instead.

Answer 7

Dog breathmints, fine, but let your vet check it out first and get his OK then use it. Human breathmints, no. You could always try brushing your dog's teeth with special dog toothpaste (dogs can't spit). You can also try those rope toys that have green string that are breath fresheners and floss for the dog. (it worked for my dog)

Answer 8

dont give her human mints. they have doggie mints. and they work great. do you brush your dogs teeth? if you dont, you should. her health will benifit from it, just like us. how old is your dog? if she is 3 years or older, than you probably need to get a dental for her. call your vet clinic and see what they say, they may even have a product(liquid) that you put in their water, and this takes away bad breath instantly. God Bless

Answer 9

They have breath mints for dogs.
You can try brushing her teeth (use toothpaste MADE for dogs/cats) also a vet could scale the teeth if there's alot of tarter build up on them.

Answer 10

They have mints, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. made specifically for dogs- NEVER use any human versions, they can poison your dog. If her breath is that bad she may need a professional dental cleaning.