Gross, what is that smell?
Max loves giving big wet kisses, almost more then he loves a big strong hug.
Max gives the best hugs. But Wow his breath is kicking!
It’s important to brush your dog’s teeth daily for hygiene and not just because of the Awful breath.
There are many health reasons to brush your furry friend’s Pearly whites.
Just like you and I plaque build up in our dog’s mouth can reflect plaque buildup in their arteries – This can be a warning sign of a heart problem or other serious health issues later in life.
And yes dogs went tens of thousands of years without toothbrushes, and oral cleanings, but so did all humans. And our mouths were disgusting they had gum disease, tooth loss, chronic pain, and more.
Plus, in those days, people and animals did not live as long as we do today.
So just like you and me, dental health for your dog is very important.
Did you know that most dogs by the age of 3 show Symptoms of gum disease (aka periodontal disease)? Your dog could be at risk for some of the same problems that chronic infection can cause in people, including heart, liver, and kidney problems.
according to Tony M. Woodward, a veterinary dentist in Colorado. “When they’re in pain I wish dogs would paw at their faces or stop eating, but they don’t.” As a matter of fact, your dog can have a mouthful of abscessed teeth and still eat just fine, Woodward says.
“That’s the main reason why you should carefully inspect for dental problems in your dog: It can cause a lot of pain for them if left untreated and hurts them in the long run.
Having your dog’s teeth professionally cleaned is a very Invasive and expensive endeavor because they have to be put to under for your doggie dentist to work. A once per year cleaning just isn’t enough.
When I first got Max I had his teeth cleaned since he was already being put under it cost $200. This isn’t something that can be done all that time it’s not safe to keep putting your dog under.
Some dogs never recover after the Anesthesia, Chloe took over a year only to sort of get back to normal and she still has never been quite the same.
So in this post, I will show you a few homemade dog toothpaste recipes, I created myself.
I was researching homemade toothpaste for dogs to make my newest youtube video but I kept finding ingredients that I didn’t like. If you know me then you know that I am kind of a stickler about the ingredients both on my dog’s products and on my food. (I research everything)
Everyday people ingest thousands of chemicals from our diet and even more, harmful junk is found in our pet products. Our pets are far more sensitive to the toxins than we are, so if you can’t give up the junk for your self at least look out for your furry friend. Come on they need you! every little product you can make clean will count.
So after not approving the toothpaste recipes, I found online I opened my Pantry and started googling ingredients. I wanted to see what herbs were good and it turns out I had quite a lot of good ingredients for toothpaste already in my pantry. You probably will too.
So I started mixing and Measuring and these are the results. The best homemade human-grade toothpaste for your dogs.
They are easy to make. And these recipes only take a couple of minutes to prepare and can be stored in the fridge or cabinet for quick access.
Recipe Number 1
- 1 TBS of Manuka honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp of dried crushed peppermint
Measure ingredients into a bowl and mix well add a small amount of water if necessary just 1/2 tsp.
Manuka honey
That’s right Manuka honey when I first read this It wasn’t making any sense I thought honey would Rot your dogs’ teeth but that was before I realized Manuka honey is a superfood.
Manuka honey orally can boost your dog’s immune health. It’s an anti-viral, prebiotic, antibacterial antifungal. There have even been studies that found Manuka honey to boost antioxidants and combat cell damage from free radicals. Caused by exposure to pesticides microwaves and every day Toxins. The reason I’m using it as the main ingredient is that it’s also great for preventing and treating gum disease
to read more about the power of Manuka Honey check out this blog post
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is not-toxic to dogs it eliminates Bacteria that causes bad breath in the mouth. It’s abrasive and works to remove the plaque and of course, it smells nice. leaving your pup’s breath smelling fresh!
Peppermint.
When I first looked at peppermint I thought for sure it would be toxic to dogs but not only is it not toxic it is another superfood with a ton of benefits for your furry friend. Fresh mint is rich in Vitamins A and C which support healthy bones, skin, and vision as well as immunity
Mint has natural antiviral, antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal benefits which can all help freshen your dog’s breath. Also, peppermint is full of trace minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, potassium, and zinc all of which have a big impact on well-balanced nutrition. Mint is a must-have. I used crushed mint in these recipes but after learning about all the healing benefits I now feed it fresh in the morning on top of Chloe and Max’s food along with Parsley.
I used a lot of the same ingredients mixed and matched
This is because I was using the herbs that I found around the house. I wanted to see what ones Chloe and Max liked the best. They love them all
Next, we have
Recipe Number 2
- Recipe Number 2
- 1 TBS of Manuka honey
- 1 tsp of dried crushed peppermint
- 1 tsp of organic turmeric.
- 1TBS of Organic coconut oil
Organic turmeric is great for your dogs in more way’s then one Yes it is a natural exfoliator like, Cinnamon and is used to whiten teeth. But it also has several healing benefits including cancer treatment and prevention.
Recipe Number 3
- 1 TBS of Organic virgin coconut oil
Just spoon it output and apply it to the Toothbrush. It’s the easiest way to brush
Coconut oil is another superfood it Makes their coat Shiny and has a lot of lauric acids.
Coconut oil contains almost 50% lauric acid, this is responsible for killing bacteria and viruses.
Additionally, lauric acid is effective at fighting bacteria responsible for bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. So really if all you have in the house is some coconut oil then you can be used that as a stand-alone toothpaste I used it for years before I learned about these other great superfood ingredients.
Recipe Number 4
- 1 TBS of Manuka honey
- 1 tsp of dried crushed peppermint
- 1 tsp of organic turmeric.
- 1/2tsp or water if needed
Recipe Number 5
- 1 TBS of Manuka honey
- 1 tsp of Parsley
- 1 tsp of Cinnamon
Parsley is antimicrobial, it is effective in preventing bacteria and other germs to multiply in your dog’s mouth.
I used dried Parsley but since learning how Beneficial this herb as I started adding raw chopped up in there food in the morning.
So let’s toss that toxic paste and blast that stinky plaque. Start brushing your dog’s teeth today. You should try one of these five easy to make Non Toxic homemade dog toothpaste recipes. See which one your pup likes the best:
Pro Tip I used little glass jars that keep them fresh.
