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Teresa


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We were recently told that garlic is very beneficial to dogs' health.  Holding noses and breaths we sprinkled garlic granules on the dogs' dinners.   A very odd thing has happened ................  no more "dog breath" !!!!  and, no, they don't smell of garlic either !  it seems to have neutralised their smelly gobs - the licky kisses are much more pleasant now!

Thought that, if you didn't already know about this, it might be useful.

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I have heard folk giving their dogs garlic before, apparently it helps as an insect repellent too smile.gif My friend Nikki told me that a lot of breeders give it to their dogs as its a beneficial to a dogs health as you said above. Don't know if i want my dogs stinking of garlic though giggle.gif

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I'm sure there was a post about this last year? I seem to remember one forum member saying it was harmful and another finding info that a small amount was good for them. I can't remember which one was correct. Can anyone find the post?

If it works for smelly breath Tree I'll give it a go as Sunnys breath is bleh


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it seems to work on neutralising the "dog breath" and they definitely do not smell of garlic like humans do if we eat it.

my husband's friend is a greyhound trainer and he's given it to his dogs for years without any ill effects.

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Thats a good tip, must try it on Ivor to see if it helps him!biggrin

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Dawn did you try it with Ivor? I might give it a go with Sunny, vet has checked her teeth and although they are not great he said they don't need any treatment yet so I have to find something to help her dog breathbleh

Tree what do you use? Are the granules I get for my horse ok??

I like the Mint Bonio biscuits, they help freshen her breath, but I am struggling to get them at the moment has anyone seen them anywhere (Edinburgh side)

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Sunny girl wrote:


Dawn did you try it with Ivor?
Landess


Not yet, the big fella gets his staples out this week,so once that is over I will slip some into his dinner. wink He's not going to be a happy chappy, but hopefully he will smell nice aww



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Landess, the granules we use are the ones for horses.

Dawn, my three love the garlic - as soon as I get the pot out, they're there waiting impatiently - in fact, Dave would eat it straight out of the bag!!!

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Teresa wrote:

Dawn, my three love the garlic - as soon as I get the pot out, they're there waiting impatiently - in fact, Dave would eat it straight out of the bag!!!


Now you tell me Tree, perhaps I should have given it to Ivor, pre his staples! I will def give it a go, cos Ivor only has about 6 teeth in total, unfortunately the front 4 are well intact!! omg.gif  But his back teeth, well they really smell, they are black and def need to come out cry  xx



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Poor Ivor I hope getting his staples out goes ok. heart.gif

I had a friend round tonight and when Sunny walked up to her to get some fuss she pushed her away and said "errk you stink dog, I hate dog breath" cry. This friend is not doggie but I thought she was a bit harsh, so I think I better get that garlic out soon and give it a try. Poor Sunny.

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Sorry to sound dim but where do you get garlic granules, I have only ever seen garlic salt?

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garlic granules are available from any feed store that provides for horses. happy hunting !

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A word of caution using garlic - please read another post in this section with the title "foods that poison your pet".

"Garlic
  • Less poisonous than onions
  • In large amounts"

So I would suggest you go easy on the garlic just in case hmm



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thanks for that tip Lorna - i'm only using about half a teaspoonful per dog per day. does that sound ok?

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Hi Teresa

I'm not sure to be honest - it does say in large amounts.  I would check with your vet to see what they say.

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I use Kyolic garlic most days - not for my breath though!



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