Hey,

Happy Wednesday!

The phrase "dog breath" is not a compliment. As much as we love our pooches, the best you can hope for when they breathe on you is an inoffensively neutral odor. Often it can be a bit meaty. Sometimes it can be downright whiffy.

The causes of bad breath in dogs (and humans) are varied, including poor dental health or gut issues.

Humans' go-to short-term remedy is to pop something minty into their mouths — toothpaste, breath mints, mouthwash, etc.

It's therefore tempting to do the same for a dog. Maybe give them some mint leaves to chew or add mint oil to their food. 

But can dogs eat mint?

In most cases yes, in small doeses. Indeed it can be beneficial. This is why some dog foods contain mint. 

However, there is more than one kind of mint and two varieties — pennyroyal and English pennyroyal — are toxic to dogs. 

You can read more in this article:

I hope you learn something from it. You can also see some suggestions for dental chews here.

Now, go and give your dog a kiss on the nose — no matter the consequences.

Until next time,

Andrew

Editor
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