Dog Bad Breath Be Gone

Whenever my dog and I meet someone on the street and they bend down to plant a kiss on the top of his head, I always warn them that he, hands down, has the breath of death. I have tried all the pet store remedies that claim they will rid dogs of smelly breath, but none of these “miracle cures” worked that well.

Finally I went to the vet and begged for the secret of how I could once again sit beside my dog when he yawned and not almost pass out. What went wrong, I asked the knowledgeable doctor. When he was a puppy, he had the most wonderful breath.

Why does he now stink like a garbage dump on a hot summer day? And it was then that the vet let me in on the solution to swamp mouth: parsley pills and baking soda. The parsley pills are pretty obvious. You give them to your dog with every meal.

The baking soda is not as obvious but it is the key to achieving and maintaining good dog breath. Mixing baking powder with enough water to make a paste, apply the paste to the dog’s teeth using a clean washcloth. Paying particular attention to the gum line, rub gently and follow with a rub with a second washcloth dipped in water to remove any grit. It takes about a week before your dog’s breath is bearable, but it is well worth the wait. Do this at least three times a week while administering the parsley pills daily as maintenance.