What is the best oral hygiene for dogs?
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Does pet oral spray really work?
Carley Kutch
2025-10-23 14:29:29
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Many people question if something as convenient as dog breath spray actually works for stopping your dog’s bad breath in its tracks. The answer? Yes…kind of. Dog breath spray does work, but the major issue with this product is that many dog breath sprays contain alcohol—some of them in far larger quantities than is recommended. While the alcohol will kill the bacteria that is causing the offensive stench, is it really worth introducing alcohol into your pet’s system? For this reason, there are companies that make higher quality dog oral care sprays that do not contain alcohol. In the case of pet oral sprays, they are effective at reducing stenches but they will not help nearly as much with reducing the source of those smells, tartar and plaque.
Alan Labadie
2025-10-10 07:38:07
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Dental sprays claim to prevent or break down plaque buildup. Many dental sprays tout that brushing is not necessary, but combining the two may be beneficial. Lindsey Schneider, D.V.M. '13, former dentistry and oral surgery resident at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, says, “Daily tooth brushing is the most effective way of maintaining our pets’ oral health and minimizing the progression of periodontal disease. There isn’t sufficient scientific data to support the effectiveness of dental sprays, but a carefully chosen dental spray product is unlikely to do harm and may help. Schneider says, “Ultimately, all home care products are most effective when used as part of an overall dental care program that begins with a veterinarian examination and professional treatment.”
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