De-stink Your Dog
Does your dog have smelly breath or excessive gas? Activated charcoal and peppermint are two natural ingredients that can help solve your dog's stinky problems, in addition to having many other health benefits.
Activated charcoal is powdered or granular carbon processed in such a way that makes it extremely porous. The result is a black sand-like substance that can be taken orally to absorb toxins in the body and purify the body by speeding up the elimination process. If given soon enough after ingesting a harmful substance, the toxins will be absorbed by the charcoal and kept from getting into the blood stream. These absorption properties are also responsible for activated charcoal's ability to help rid a dog of bad breath internally and reduce gas by removing foul odors from the stomach and intestines. Activated charcoal can be found at any health food store.
Peppermint is another more obvious remedy for bad breath that has many additional benefits for you and your dog. It is recommended for the relief of stomach aches as it combats indigestion, overcomes excess gas, and helps relax muscles responsible for stomach cramps. Peppermint also has antibacterial properties, and can therefore assist in the treatment of urinary tract infections and other fungal issues. It contains several nutrients that can be used to help fight free radicals, including vitamins A and C and manganese. It is even a good source of iron, fiber, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Finally, peppermint can stimulate the immune system and strengthen the body's ability to ward of illnesses and infections.
The overwhelming list of benefits contained within activated charcoal and peppermint demonstrate these two ingredients are a welcome addition to your dog's diet, as well as your own. To see how you can make your own activated charcoal breath treats watch our instructional cooking video on Good Dog Food TV, or purchase a tin of Milton's Puppermints at The Good Dog Food Company store. We promise you'll be begging for those sloppy kisses if you do!
