While you are busy reading this, thousands of dog lovers are leaning down to say hello to their dogs.  Their heads come closer and closer, until finally the dogs can resist no longer.  Giving in to their innate desires and the high-pitched voices cooing at them, the dogs stick out their tongues and plant several giant licks on their owners’ faces.  Then, much to the dogs’ surprise, the owners do not appreciate the licks, but turn away, shake their heads, and complain loudly about their dogs’ bad breath.
 
So, what’s a person to do?  Lots of dogs love to give licks and lots of owners like to receive them.  But dog bad breath interferes with this sign of affection, and worse, can be a signal of other problems in dogs.  Contrary to what you might have heard, bad breath is not normal in dogs.  Dogs should have pleasant breath, not bad breath.  Bad breath in dogs, just as in people, can be a sign of problems.  They may be as minor as recently consuming a really odoriferous meal or as serious gum, mouth, or body disease.  So the first thing a dog with bad breath needs is a trip to the veterinarian to rule out any medical or dental problems.  

If the vet thinks there is no problem and you still wish that your dog would use a breath mint before greeting you, Dog-Wa may be your answer.  The peppermint found in Dog-Wa has been long used to help combat bad breath.  As a matter of fact, peppermint was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to aid digestion and freshen breath.  Today peppermint is a common ingredient in mouth washes, antacids, breath mints, toothpaste, and other products used to decrease bad breath in people.  

Peppermint works equally well in dogs to help decrease mouth odor. One of its major compounds, menthol, helps to eliminate bacteria that contribute to mouth odor.  These bacteria are often found on the tongue, a spot that chewing and brushing do not reach.  Happily, peppermint extract can help reduce these bacteria.  Additionally, peppermint oil is a muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory agent.  Both of these actions can help digestion.  This is important because a pet that is able to correctly digest food is less likely to have lingering mouth odor than one with indigestion.  Furthermore, Dog-Wa is often diluted out in the water.  Consuming the pleasant, herbal-flavored water will help moisten the dog’s mouth; a moist mouth is less conducive to the bacterial growth and gum disease that contribute to bad breath. 

Of course, Dog-Wa does more than just freshen your dog’s breath.  The combination of peppermint and parsley has positive nutritional benefits, providing micronutrients which complement your pet’s diet and aid in the formation of strong bones, teeth, and gums.  These healthy teeth and gums are less prone to disease and bad odor.  Additionally, the herbs work together to increase digestion, reduce digestive tract spasm, and relieve heartburn, indigestion, and nausea.  All of this helps your pet stay healthy.  And one sure sign of a healthy dog is fresh breath – the kind of breath that you just don’t notice at all when your beloved dog licks you.  So try Dog-Wa and see if you notice a difference the next time you and your pet come face to face.    

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