Is Healthymouth water additive safe for dogs with cinnamon and clove?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would follow the directions as listed on the label. Also this may help with dental disease but it isn’t the best solution. Brushing with dog toothpaste is the best option for dental health. Kisses to Asher!

Cloves really aren't safe for dogs, as they can cause liver issues, but not as severe as in cats. Keep a close eye on Mike, and if you see any concerning signs, have him seen by a vet immediately. Do not use cloves again to clean his teeth. Best of luck.

Hello. Using a product like this probably will not hurt, but I do not believe it will do as it claims, that is to reduce plaque & tarter without brushing. It may freshen up the breath some, but that is about all. If your pet's teeth are pretty clean & there is no significant periodontal disease ( no bright red gums ), then this may help & be an adjunct for your pets oral health. If you really want to use a product that works, then you need to see the product recommendations made by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Go to https://www.vohc.org. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Hello, yes, anything you can use will help Lily. You can use a combination of products such as chews, wipes, water additives & dog specific tooth paste. If Lily's dental condition is severe enough, it might be prudent to talk to your veterinarian about adding antibiotics to the regimen. Using an appropriate antibiotic for one week, stopping for 3 weeks, & repeating will keep bacterial numbers down in the mouth & prevent the showering of bacteria into the blood stream where the risk of endocarditis might be higher because of her CHF. If you want to check out what products are recommended by veterinarians, check out https://vcoh.org ( veterinary Council on Oral Health ). Thanks for using PetCoach.

Daily brushing with a pet approved tooth paste and toothbrush and dental chews are more effective than a water additive. When looking at dental products, search for the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) seal of approval. Use the chart at the link below to find acceptable dental chews. http://www.vohc.org/accepted_products_dogs.html

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs. I do not suggest feeding your dog cinnamon, there are no health benefits that I know of. It can cause stomach, mouth, intestinal and even skin irritation. I hope this helps and I wish you and Dogz the best!

The most important part of a home dental care program is actually just brushing the teeth at all and does not seem to make a difference which toothpaste is used unless you use a proven toothpaste. There are actually only 2 toothpastes on the market that have been proven to help improve dental health in dogs. I am attaching a list of approved dental products below. http://www.vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Dogs.pdf So, I would recommend purchasing PetSmile or Essential Healthy Mouth if you are going to use a toothpaste. I have found that homemade toothpastes are not very good tasting (so it makes it harder for you to brush the teeth) and would recommend using a good brush without any toothpaste instead of making a homemade toothpaste. I am attaching a link to a handout below which includes a detailed discussion on home dental care including products for cleaning the teeth. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=640 Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.