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My dog has bad breath. What foods can help? Are yogurt & apples safe?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
What food is good for bad breath for my dog? Are yogurt and apples good?
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Debi Matlack
Veterinary Technician
Published on February 9th, 2015
First, to make sure the bad breath isn't caused by bad teeth. Once that is eliminated, you can give your dog things like yogurt and apples, but not to excess, only as a snack from time to time. If you feed too much, you risk upsetting the nutritional balance of his regular food and/or causing excessive weight gain.
Good foods
1.Peanut butter:
2.Yogurt: High in protein and calcium, plain yogurt is an ideal treat for dogs, especially if your pooch suffers from digestion problems. Make sure you opt for yogurts that don't contain added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
3.Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a good source of fiber, making it great for dogs with bowel irregularity issues, and it's also safe for dogs with wheat allergies. Before serving it to your pet, cook the oatmeal and don't add any sugar.
4.Chicken: If your dog requires extra protein in his diet, cooked, unseasoned chicken is an easy addition to his regular food.
5.Salmon: Dogs can benefit from omega 3 fatty acids too, so slip some cooked salmon into the food bowl for a healthier, shinier coat.
6.Broccoli: This vitamin-rich vegetable can be a great occasional nutrition boost for dogs. However, it shouldn't make up more than 10 percent of a dog's diet as it could cause gastrointestinal irritation.
7.Pumpkin: You can serve your dog pumpkin — raw or canned— as a source of fiber or vitamin A. It's also a helpful addition to doggie diets if your pooch is experiencing digestion problems.
8.Green beans: Nutritious and low in calories, green beans are a good choice that will load dogs up with iron and vitamins. Make sure to feed your dog only fresh beans or canned ones with no added salt.
•Cottage cheese: This bland food is high in calcium and protein. However, avoid it if your dog has issues digesting dairy.
•Carrots: This vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins. Plus, crunching on carrots can be good for dogs' teeth.
•Eggs: If your pooch needs a protein boost, scramble an egg for a healthy snack.
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Good foods
1.Peanut butter:
2.Yogurt: High in protein and calcium, plain yogurt is an ideal treat for dogs, especially if your pooch suffers from digestion problems. Make sure you opt for yogurts that don't contain added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
3.Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a good source of fiber, making it great for dogs with bowel irregularity issues, and it's also safe for dogs with wheat allergies. Before serving it to your pet, cook the oatmeal and don't add any sugar.
4.Chicken: If your dog requires extra protein in his diet, cooked, unseasoned chicken is an easy addition to his regular food.
5.Salmon: Dogs can benefit from omega 3 fatty acids too, so slip some cooked salmon into the food bowl for a healthier, shinier coat.
6.Broccoli: This vitamin-rich vegetable can be a great occasional nutrition boost for dogs. However, it shouldn't make up more than 10 percent of a dog's diet as it could cause gastrointestinal irritation.
7.Pumpkin: You can serve your dog pumpkin — raw or canned— as a source of fiber or vitamin A. It's also a helpful addition to doggie diets if your pooch is experiencing digestion problems.
8.Green beans: Nutritious and low in calories, green beans are a good choice that will load dogs up with iron and vitamins. Make sure to feed your dog only fresh beans or canned ones with no added salt.
•Cottage cheese: This bland food is high in calcium and protein. However, avoid it if your dog has issues digesting dairy.
•Carrots: This vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins. Plus, crunching on carrots can be good for dogs' teeth.
•Eggs: If your pooch needs a protein boost, scramble an egg for a healthy snack.
Read
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