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Why dogs suffer from bad breath

Dogs suffer from bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis, for a number of reasons. Chief among them statistically speaking is dental disease. It is said that up to 80% of dogs will display some kind of dental disease by the time they reach the age of three.

Another primary cause is illness such as kidney disease and diabetes. And then again diet is a major contributory factor.

Dogs fed commercial dog food frequently suffer from bad breath, a clear indication of the unhealthy ingredients used in its manufacture.

Mint fights bad breath

Whatever the cause of your dog’s bad breath, mint helps fight the bacteria that causes halitosis. It contains chlorophyll which helps freshen bad breath in dogs not fed vegetables. Dogs such as those fed commercial dog food.

Vet Dr Liz Hanson from Corona del Mar, California, says. “One of the most important ways that our pets benefit from chlorophyll is that it both treats and prevents bad breath from the inside out. It also improves digestion, which is the most likely cause of bad breath, even in dogs with healthy teeth and gums.”