Bad Breath in Pets: Natural Remedies

WARNING!

PLEASE..PLEASE..PLEASE...make sure your dog doesn't get a hold of anything that has XYLITOL. It can be deadly for dogs. My daughter's dog (a year old pomchi) got a hold of her purse and ate couple of pieces of sugar free gum (with xylitol) last year and he almost died. He was taken to an emergency room to get his stomack pumped which cost her $1000 in vet bills...not to mention the anxiety and saddness it caused my daughter.

WARNING!

I was recently at the vet's office, for my dog's minute breath problem. She told me to NEVER give my dog anything with XYLITOL in it, as it is EXTREMELY harmful to them, and yes can even cause death. I am not sure it's effects with Cat's but please, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING WITH XYLITOL IN IT to your dog!!! I would also reccommend seeing your veterinarian before giving ANYTHING to your pet. They may be more expensive than buying something over the counter, but the effects can be worth a precious life! Please be cautious.

WARNING!

Do NOT use products with Xylotol in them for your pets. It's toxic in very small amounts.

WARNING!

Hello. I was reading a remedy for Halitosis, from: Alan and he writes, "We use: Grapefruit seed Extract. H20, carmal extract, xylotol for sweetness -- found in sugar free gums. A solution of 20 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract with 10oz. H20 and carmal extract for taste has cured incoming dogs to the pet rescue of bad breath and tarter build up." I was worried about the Xylotol that is used for a sweetener, in his recipe, because I read an article stating that Xylitol caused serious side effects in Dogs including death. I believe the article was from Pedigree.com, but I am not sure. I just thought that this would be useful information. Thanks!