Listerine is a well-known aid to help bad breath among humans. But is it safe for dogs?

Yes. However if you use it often to treat your dog’s bad breath, it could over time interfere with your pet’s health.

Fortunately there are many ways to prevent Listerine from disrupting your canine friend’s health.

First of all, choose an alcohol free Listerine. The brand does come in this form, and many other mouthwash brands you will find offer similar options. But why? Alcohol free is obviously not the best option for a dog. Did you know that Mouthwash with Alcohol can actually decrease a Human’s dental hygiene?

Even the low levels of Alcohol found in Mouthwash can dry out a mouth. Dry mouth really decreases dental hygiene; saliva is our friend, present for an important reason. You may not be aware that saliva contains properties that actually fight bad breath.

So don’t dry out your pet’s breath with Mouthwash. Go the healthier route by choosing Alcohol free mouthwash! And if none is available to you, or if you have regular Listerine available and just don’t feel like spending more money on a special kind of Listerine, use the regular. Just water it down. Your pet will thank you in the end.

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