Our dogs love to snuggle in close proximity to our faces, but once they outgrow that adorable puppy-breath stage, this can become an unpleasant, smelly experience. A great dental care routine will keep your dog’s mouth healthy, breath fresher, but it’s unrealistic to think that you’re going to go all in those canines three times a day. For a day-to day-freshening, a healthy treat to keep bad breath under control is a snuggle-saver.
Instead of buying breath-freshening treats off the shelf, you can make your own versions! Homemade breath treats are often healthier, and you know exactly what’s in them.
Related: My Dog’s Breath Smells Really Bad
1. HOMEMADE GREENIES RECIPE
These Homemade Greenies get five stars for tasting great and helping your dog’s breath smell sweet.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh mint packed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsely, chopped packed
- 1 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon activated charcoal or 12 capsules cut open
- 1 tablespoon diatomaceous earth
- 2 tablespoons Brewers Yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon grass fed gelatin
- 3 tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil melted
- 1 tablespoon Ghee melted
- 1/2 cup bone broth or filtered water, warmed
- 1 tablespoon liquid chlorophyll or freshly juiced wheat grass, optional
- 4 +/- cups garbanzo bean flour aka chickpea flour
Instructions
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In your food processor, combine mint, parsley, charcoal, diatomaceous earth, brewers yeast, gelatin and egg. Process until smooth.
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Add melted coconut oil, ghee, bone broth and chlorophyll, process until well combined.
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Add garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup at a time, pulsing to combine until the mixture resembles a dough or will press together into your hand making a dough – similar to play dough. It should not be dry, add a few drops of water if it’s too dry or additional flour if too wet until it will hold together.
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Roll out on parchment paper to roughly 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
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Transfer to a cooling rack to cool before storing in an airtight container.
2. FRESH BREATH TREATS RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Organic Coconut Oil melted
- 1/2 cup fresh parsely, chopped
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Mint
- A dash of turmeric
Instructions
- Add parsley and mint to the melted coconut oil and mix well.
- If using a mold, pour in the mixture. If you don’t have a moll you can roll the mixture into small balls and let harden on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the turmeric on top for anti-inflammatory help
- Let chill in the refrigerator for an hour before using – store in the fridge.
- Feed your dog one daily to help keep the dogs breath smelling fresh!
3. DOGGIE BREATH MINTS
Why does this recipe tend to work? It’s got parsley! Parsley is a natural antibacterial, and actual mint to make your dog’s breath sweet.
Superfood Doggie Fresh Breath Treats
Superfood Doggie Fresh Breath Treats: Boost your dog’s health, treat him to a delicious snack, and freshen his breath, all with one recipe!Find the full recipe here: https://skinnyms.com/superfood-dog-fresh-breath-treats-recipe/
Posted by Skinny Ms. on Monday, September 25, 2017
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats,
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 large egg (see tip below for dogs with allergies to chicken products)
- 1/4 cup of water, plus 1 tablespoon (more water as needed to form the dough)
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (unrefined extra-virgin is best)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° F
- Add oats to a blender and pulse to a flour like consistency. In a large bowl whisk together diced parsley and mint, egg, water, and oil. Add oat flour and stir to combine. Knead dough a few times then turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten dough to about 1/8″ thick. Using a cookie cutter or knife cut out approximately 40 (1-inch mints) mints. Place mints about 1/4-inch a part on a parchment lined or non-stick cookie sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Allow mints to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
- Tip: For dogs with allergies to chicken products, substitute one large egg with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.
Now that you’ve got a few recipes to help your dogs breath stay fresh you can keep those cuddles going without being offended!
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