Comments on: Works For Me Wednesday – Backwards Edition

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:03:05 +0000

Hi Debby, thanks for the suggestions. I must say I’ve cut down on the human food, but sometimes when they look at you with those big brown eyes and they wag their tales and sit right up next to you as if to say, “i love you mom” it just melts my heart. I am going to try the apple and orange trick – thanks!

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:57:11 +0000

hi mom2fur, i know what you mean – ugh….i like that you call it death breath, we’ve been calling it something a little less PC… we do have these pet mints but he could eat a case of them and still have icky breath…

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:54:33 +0000

dear rockstar, thanks for the tea tree oil idea – i’ll check it out. i know that they lick themselves as a form of housecleaning, but come on….ick!

By: azurirockstar

azurirockstar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:44:23 +0000

I wish I had some advice for you, I have two dogs with the same problem! One of them most likely has it from his (rather disgusting) habit of licking the other dog’s pee (and himself, and her, and just about everything that smells nasty). I’m not sure, other than frequent brushing, what you can do about it that won’t cost a lot of money but I have heard that Tea Tree oil can work (though look it up to find a recipe), and they also make dog breath freshener strips and drops to add to their water. Good luck!

By: mom2fur

mom2fur — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:04:21 +0000

My chihuahua has total death breath. The cutest dog on the planet, and he stinks. And he’s healthy in all ways, too. I did find a product that helps temporarily, at least. It is from Pedigree and called “Breath Busters.” I’ve also heard that “Greenies” do the trick…except they are too pricey for me. Maybe we should get our dogs to learn how to brush their teeth, LOL!

By: Debby Li

Debby Li — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:37:03 +0000

I think one way would be to not give him human food. I found that the minute my dog east human food, esp. meat, she breath stinks. Although, maybe try giving him fruits like apples and oranges. My dog gets about half a fruit every other day and not only is it healthy for her, her breath smells nice and fruity!