Aroma Pets

Dog's Toothpaste and Breath Deodoriser

Dribbling and bad breath often indicate  that the dog has dental problems. Dog's teeth should be checked regularly and cleaned.

Common baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and essential oils provide a great way to keep teeth clean and fresh and help to remove tartar.

If tartar is a problem, include dry food in your dog's diet.

Make up the toothpaste and use as needed, with cotton wool rather than a toothbrush to avoid damaging the gums. Dampen the cotton wool, dip it into the mixture and use on the teeth. Afterward give the dog a drink of water.

Bad breath that is not caused by teeth or gums indicates a stomach problem. Peppermint oil is excellent to use here, not because it's a mouth freshener but because it's an intestinal cleanser and an aid to digestion. Rub a drop of neat peppermint oil in a line from beneath the ears and into the shoulders.

Reference: Fragrant Pharmacy: V.A.Worwood