While many people like the smell of puppy breath, the same can’t
be said for “Dog breath”. It’s almost universally considered as
eye-stingingly unpleasant. This phrase has even been used as a
play-ground insult! While it’s a joke to some, when you look at
the science behind foul panting, it’s clear that bad breath is
anything but funny. In fact, bad breath is epidemic, affecting
four out of five companion animals over the age of three.
Additionally, this condition could be a sign of dental disease,
which can lead to health consequences throughout the whole body,
not just in the mouth. As some veterinarians have rightly noted,
infections of the gums and teeth can spread to other parts of
the body, including the heart, kidneys and intestinal tract …
even the joints! Brushing your dog’s teeth and providing them
with dental snacks are two ways to help improve the health of
teeth and gums, especially in reducing the build-up of plaque.
Unfortunately, however, many pet parents find brushing
frustrating, which can r