You can substitute the drops of essential oil with any of your favorite essential oils. So, perhaps it’s time. It’s all in the post: 6 oz container of plain yogurt and a handful of parsley and/or mint leaves all blended together. The website thenerdyfarmwife.com, operating under Honey Bee Hill Creatives LLC, is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Also what about something for cats? I hope your little doggie enjoys them! And now — after 11 days — his breath smells so much better. I’ve been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started… and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). :) I know just the plain yogurt should be fine; our vet okayed it for one of our dogs when we first got her as a small puppy & had some tummy troubles. Similar to the reviews I’ve read for the enzyme-based drinking water additives, the ingredients in Dental Fresh also prevent your dog’s water bowl from getting that slimy build-up over time. Plus, I still want to try one with enzymes (like the veterinary Biotene / Oratene drinking water additive). !~, Hi Mary! To use it as an air freshener, find a misting spray bottle or atomizer. There’s no real chocolate in chocolate mint, just a similar scent. Peppermint helps with intestinal gas, colic and motion sickness, plus it’s a great breath freshener! Trim off the bottom rough edges of the parsley and mint stems. Not to be confused with Chloroform â€” which is 100% toxic. Surprise, surprise… dog mouthwash really does work. I hope to experiment soon! I have made homemade bones for my pup, but let me tell you – his breath could use some work! Jan: im not seeing any recipe here….its missing….lol….bc ive looked all over this site and cannot find it anywheres…..please tell me where i can find this nice looking recipe….it looks/sounds like a winner…but not having the actual recipe can be a big problem ya know!! That’s right, no more fish breath! We would love for our dog’s teeth to be plaque-free and white again. I’m glad you like the idea and I hope your little dogs love it too! And that just looks gross! :). While searching for products to help with my dog’s bad breath, I learned that the most effective products are those that have enzymes in them. ), I didn’t like it at all. TIP: If you get Biotene for your dog, be sure to look for the large V on the bottle, which stands for “veterinary”. I recently bought a bottle of Tropiclean Fresh Breath Pet Water Additive. You may also enjoy these pet friendly projects: Herbal Broths for Pets | Lavender Vinegar | Calendula Salve. With that approval i am going ahead with my plan. By Elle Di Jensen. Thanks for letting me know it was missing! Thank for your help. is the treat hard or soft? Well, okay, I have been around a few dogs in my life whose breath did not smell putrid. Copyright © 2004-2021 The Fun Times Guide | Privacy Policy | About | Contact | Sitemap, the more you brush, the more bacteria you remove, kibble can help to minimize the plaque somewhat, Tropiclean Fresh Breath Pet Water Additive, a certified canine nutritionist’s take on Chlorophyll for dogs, chat with the vet about the correct dosage, franklin.thefuntimesguide.com/the_face_behind_the_blog/, Clothing Shoes Hats & Accessories For Dogs, Home Remedies & Alternative Medicine For Dogs, The dog bone lasted 2 days, after he chewed hard on it for about 3 hours both days. Many of them have upwards of 200K shares. so I am trying to find a good way to make a recipe that does not need to be cooked or frozen. Never give a dog anything with artificial sweeteners or xylitol (very toxic to dogs) in it. This homemade moisturizing dog shampoo from First Home Love Life combines fresh rosemary, coconut oil and castile soap for a fresh-smelling dog wash. You can safely use it for yourself, but it’s not safe for dogs. (We call it his doggie mouthwash.). (And I’ll keep giving him fresh marrow bones from the butcher; 1 every 3 weeks or so.). So, you might want to ask your vet, to be safe. Now add fish to that equation! It made the water look murky/cloudy all the time. But it takes something super-hard (like a veterinarian’s dental tools!) (Here’s the easiest way to give dogs pills.). Hi Jan, Just checked with our vet he said there is nothing in blackstrap molasses or ginger that will hurt my dog and that it is used in some of the better doggie snacks. (Six hours total; he was bored with it after that. This homemade fabric freshener spray will help absorb all off-putting odors and leave everything smelling fresh. The Dental Fresh bottle says it “brightens and whitens teeth, deodorizes breath & eliminates bad breath, and removes plaque and tartar” from your dog’s teeth. I recently started taking Chlorophyll supplements myself — they help with bad breath and … It’s been useful for everything from making baby food to pulverizing herbs for many of the projects you see on this blog. My dog has super bad breath, we havent tried this recipe yet because she is very stubborn and doesnt like to eat ice cubes. I made these 2 weeks ago and they were GONE in no time flat. Since Chlorophyll is simply the green pigment that’s found in plants, I got to wondering if it would be safe for dogs as well. And, let’s face it. Now, it’s so much easier to squirt the exact number of pumps into my dog’s water bowl each time — rather than pouring and measuring each time, or doing what I was doing: pouring and guessing that I was getting somewhere close to the right amount. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog -- how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! At this time, instead of buying another water additive, I’m trying to be more consistent with brushing my dog’s teeth while continuing to give him fresh marrow bones a couple of times each month. Filed Under: DIY Dog Grooming & Dog Cleaning Tips, Home & Garden, Teeth & Mouth Issues Tagged With: Bones & Sticks For Dogs, Canine Cancer Tips, Cleaning & Odor Tips For Dog Owners, Dog Breath Issues, Dog Grooming Tips, Reviews Of Dog Products, Teeth Tongue Mouth Issues In Dogs. For convenience, and to get the dose more accurate every time I fill up my dog’s water bowl, I decided to pour the Synergy Dental Fresh into a pump bottle. He is 6 years old, a 100-lb Black Lab / Great Pyrenees mix. ), To be honest, while the Dental Fresh did appear to work — as long as I was consistently putting it in my dog’s water — I think the dog bones themselves also had an effect on his breath (and removal of tartar on his teeth). So I’m lucky that he sits patiently while I brush 3 or 4 teeth in one sitting. It is not intended to treat, diagnose, prescribe or cure. (It was most obvious when I stopped using the Tropiclean. (I looked at a bottle of Biotene at Target today and noticed that it clearly states across the front of the bottle “contains Xylitol”.). Thanks again jan. And i also love my mini food processor :-), Thanks so much Kayla! just a couple of questions. It can be a lot of work keeping … lol! I’m planning to chat with the vet about the correct dosage of human Chlorophyll capsules for my dog on his next vet visit. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) Large bunch of parsley; 1 ounce of fresh mint; 1/2 Cup of water ; 1/2 Cup of Coconut Oil; 1 1/2 Cups plain, sugar free yogurt; Process. (That’s the most important thing. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians -- whom I consult with regularly. FREE DOWNLOAD: https://doitonadimeblog.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/all-natural-air- Remove from … I’ve not heard of any contraindications for dogs and in fact good things are said about using blackstrap molasses to treat arthritic dogs, but since I’m not a licensed expert, you can double check with a vet to make sure. However, if you’re making some for humans to eat, you could add a dash of honey to taste. Then, he gets antsy and I stop — so he won’t come to dread teeth brushing time. When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). I’m wondering if a coconut oil concoction (maybe with yogurt) would work to make a solid treat that can be kept cool but not frozen. But after seeing the raving reviews for the Biotene / Oratene for dogs (online, and in the video above) I was pretty sure I wanted to start with a drinking water additive for my dog — preferably one with enzymes. The 2 tartar control products for dogs I’m reviewing right now are: And for the record, yes I still look forward to trying a dog mouthwash with enzymes — like the veterinary Biotene / Oratene mentioned above. Make smaller treats for smaller dogs. Mint and parsley aid in digestion, making these treats doubly good for dogs with sensitive stomachs. I started reading that lots of people have had success with a product called Biotene to cure human bad breath. absolutely love this idea for my small dogs. Going to make these for my dogs today. :). Cover your dog's eyes while spraying, and avoid applying the deodorant to his head. I’m so glad that your dogs loved them!! But they were definitely the exception. Here’s a certified canine nutritionist’s take on Chlorophyll for dogs. Use it to freshen your dog's coat, too. to effectively remove plaque build-up on a dog’s teeth. So, generally speaking, I’m sold on the fact that enzymes are powerful… and effective. YES you could also ADD coconut oil to this recipe. :) It should be fine to give one each day, but you might want to double check with your vet about any individualized suggestions for your dog. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thefuntimesguide_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',800,'0','0'])); We feed our dog Salmon & Sweet Potato dry dog food from Nature’s Select. If you find a recipe that doesn’t need to be frozen please post! In my case, 12 pumps amounts to 4 teaspoons. Some of those people felt it worked so well that they started using it to treat their dogs’ bad breath. They’re not a miracle cure by any means, but every little bit helps! I've always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. I first got it as a bridal shower gift and it lasted 15 years until I had to buy a new one. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians — whom I consult with regularly. Thank goodness they sell the Dental Fresh in larger quantities! Hi Vanity! Hi Mauri, The treats are on the harder side when frozen, so for your old guy, he might just like the minty yogurt from the refrigerator. I’ve talked with our vet about it during the past couple of annual check-ups. Thanks for your comment! If all your precocious pooch needs is a little freshening, you can make a natural concoction that doesn't involve emotionally … When I’m not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). My dog doesn’t like frozen treats. More on that in a minute! It’s especially noticeable after he wakes up from his many power naps throughout the day. I use coconut oil on my skin as soon as I am out of the shower and my dogs are licking my legs. I try to avoid essential oils with cats because they have a hard time metabolizing them. So that’s another reason I see the veterinary Biotene / Oratene in our future soon. I love homemaking myself and i find your site very helpful. While it seems to be working and I have no complaints, the Synergy Dental Fresh probably isn’t the only drinking water additive that would make my dog’s breath smell fresher (…and help remove the plaque and tartar, and make his teeth whiter over time). The dogs love these and I have found that if you have a dog that doesn’t digest milk or yoghurt well (which I have – gas and bloating like you wouldn’t believe!) should we still try it (not freezing it)? ), It immediately made the water foamy/bubbly; the bubbles would eventually disappear after a few minutes. (For the record, my dog could care less. Coconut oil can be used for dogs. (She gets cold easily; right now she likes warm broth as a treat!) Though it’s not enzyme-based, Synergy Dental Fresh (a drinking water additive that’s made for pets) can be credited for making my dog’s fish breath smell better than ever. One thing’s for sure… I don’t think I’ll ever be without some type of drinking water additive for my dog from this day forward. I wasn’t ready to go there… not just yet. He has never been able to tell when I’ve added something to his water, as far as I can tell. :). :). To be fair, I think it’s a combination of 2 things that helped remove the plaque and the bad breath: I gave him the dog bone on the same day that I started putting the drinking water additive in his water bowl. If your dog has bad breath though it could be something serious. Important: For added safety, we are talking about Chlorophyll here — which is 100% safe. That way, I wouldn’t be out a lot of money if it didn’t work. If your dog has persistent breath or digestive troubles, check with a vet to rule out underlying health problems. That’s great! I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started... and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). It appears that part of the post disappeared somewhere in time during an update or something. Biotene contains 4 powerful enzymes: glucose oxidase, lactoferrin, lysozyme and lactoperoxidase. If you like the herbal projects on this site, you’ll LOVE my book! As an Amazon Asssociate we earn from qualifiying purchases. :). Check out these glowing reviews of veterinary Biotene / Oratene — 1 from a dog owner, and 1 from a veterinarian: I couldn’t find the Biotene / Oratene drinking water additive for pets in any of the pet stores around here, so I quickly moved on to other dog breath products instead. they love coconut oil!! 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