{"id":180,"date":"2025-06-07T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2025-07-03T06:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T06:43:25","slug":"4-natural-remedies-for-bad-breath-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/07\/4-natural-remedies-for-bad-breath-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"4 natural remedies for bad breath in dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"180\" class=\"elementor elementor-180\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-219fe9a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"219fe9a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-124e9937\" data-id=\"124e9937\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f22587e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f22587e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<header class=\"single-header\"><h1 class=\"title\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-181 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NaturalTeethHealth1-e1568739030691.jpg\" alt=\"Dogs have healthy teeth\" width=\"730\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NaturalTeethHealth1-e1568739030691.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NaturalTeethHealth1-e1568739030691-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/NaturalTeethHealth1-e1568739030691-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/h1><\/header><div class=\"col-left\"><article><div class=\"article-content\"><p>We don&#8217;t like to talk about it, but it happens. Sometimes, our best friend has bad breath. Whether or not their breath smells or not, a dog&#8217;s dental health is essential for a long and happy life.<\/p><p>If left untreated, dental disease in dogs can worsen or lead to fatal illnesses and is rising as one of the leading causes of death in pets. Hanitosis is often one of the first signs of many of these problems.<\/p><p>It is important not to mask the dog&#8217;s bad breath in every case. If the problem becomes extreme, it is prudent <strong>to see a veterinarian as soon as possible<\/strong>.<\/p><p>However, if your dog only occasionally likes to drink from the toilet and you want to mask the smell of the potty, here are some great ways to make your puppy&#8217;s breathing more pleasurable to the senses. Remember <strong>to ask your veterinarian before trying any natural remedies!<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><section id=\"pb-listicle-gallery\" class=\"listicle-images-container \" data-total-images=\"4\" data-gallery-id=\"1341\"><ul><li id=\"pb_listicle_image_1\" class=\"listicle-item js-inview-listicle\" data-current-image=\"1\"><header class=\"listicle-item-header\"><span class=\"pbslideshow-num-images\">1\/4<\/span><\/header><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-1.jpg\" alt=\"Crunch snacks\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-1-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"listicle-description\"><h4>Crunch snacks<\/h4><p>Healthy and crunchy foods, like apples \u2013 make sure there are no seeds! &#8211; Carrots are great treats for your puppy. They can also help break down tartar and bacteria on teeth that cause bad breath.<\/p><p>Consuming these or other crunchy, dog-friendly treats every day may be just what your doctor ordered to help your dog stay in good condition with pearl white!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/li><li id=\"pb_listicle_image_2\" class=\"listicle-item js-inview-listicle\" data-current-image=\"2\"><header class=\"listicle-item-header\"><span class=\"pbslideshow-num-images\">2\/4<\/span><\/header><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-183 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-2.jpg\" alt=\"mint\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-2.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-2-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"listicle-description\"><h4>mint<\/h4><p>Fresh mint was great. It works with a variety of recipes and can also be added to water. For humans, it also works well in mojito!<\/p><p>But for your dog, it can also be an excellent addition to a meal. The added bonus is that chlorophyll fights bacteria, not only in the mouth but also in the digestive tract!<\/p><p>Who knew mint was so good for dogs?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/li><li id=\"pb_listicle_image_3\" class=\"listicle-item js-inview-listicle\" data-current-image=\"3\"><header class=\"listicle-item-header\"><span class=\"pbslideshow-num-images\">3\/4<\/span><\/header><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-184 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-3.jpg\" alt=\"\u76ca\u751f\u83cc\" width=\"761\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-3.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-3-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"listicle-description\"><h4>Probiotics<\/h4><p>While bacteria can cause unpleasant odors in your dog, there are also good bacteria and the like! Some of these good bacteria are probiotics.<\/p><p>We have these too! They are essential for breaking down food in our digestive tract, and when they are out of balance, they can get food out of control. The same is true for our four-legged friends.<\/p><p>Still, make sure the probiotics you get for them are specifically for dogs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/li><li id=\"pb_listicle_image_4\" class=\"listicle-item js-inview-listicle\" data-current-image=\"4\"><header class=\"listicle-item-header\"><span class=\"pbslideshow-num-images\">4\/4<\/span><\/header><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-185 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-4.jpg\" alt=\"\u6930\u5b50\u6cb9\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-4.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-4-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/dog-bad-breath-remedies-4-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"listicle-description\"><h4>coconut oil<\/h4><p>Is there anything coconut oil can&#8217;t do? Obviously the answer is yes, but in this case it has a purpose.<\/p><p>Coconut oil reduces harmful bacteria and plaque buildup. It also prevents tooth decay and fights gum disease. As if it were designed for oral hygiene!<\/p><p>Coconut oil is also useful for your teeth, so share it with your dog so you both have shiny, healthy teeth!<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/section><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2866,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180\/revisions\/2866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.happyonedog.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}