Death Breath Be-Gone Doggy Mouth Spray with Essential Oils
Does your sweet family pooch come up to you and want love and pets but every time he does you want to keel over because of his death breath?
It happens around here sometimes and that’s when I know it’s time to break out the death breath be-gone doggy mouth spray with essential oils! Personally, I find the spray to be easier to use than a doggy toothbrush because my dog doesn’t love the unusual feeling of the bristles on his teeth and gums.
The Convenience of Doggy Mouth Spray for Fresh Breath
This spray is convenient because, if you use it once a day, every day, it will last for a month or longer. You literally just need to open their mouth and spray on their teeth and tongue. Using this Doggy Mouth Spray in your pooch’s mouth is beneficial because the bacteria-fighting coconut oil is powerful to break up bio-films and the essential oils can promote fresh breath, clean teeth and gums and reduce bacteria build-up around the gum line.
What is FCO?
First, before we talk about the essential oils in this Death Breath Be-Gone Doggy Mouth Spray, let’s talk about Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO.) This type of coconut oil has the long chain triglycerides removed and only the medium chain triglycerides remain, leaving it liquid at room temperature, rather than solid. It’s much easier to work with in its liquid state. You can get a bottle of FCO here. 
Why These are the Best Essential Oils for Doggy Breath.
Along with FCO, the essential oils I chose to use in this spray that are most effective for oral health in dogs (and humans) are:
The Benefits of These Three Essential Oils
Peppermint Essential Oil This essential oil has 1,8-cineole in it which has been found to have inflammation cooling activity and it is also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. The monoterpenes in peppermint oil are wonderful disinfectants along with anti-microbial properties that can help freshen breath and kill bacteria.
Myrrh Essential Oil This essential oil is truly amazing! It has potent antioxidant activity. Its sesquiterpene Curzerene exhibits inhibitory effects against pathogens and has excellent inflammation cooling effects. It supports healthy gum tissue *Do not use this on pregnant dogs or on a dog with diabetes or blood sugar issues.
Cinnamon Essential Oil Cinnamon promotes a healthy microbial environment, and due to cinnamaldehyde present in this oil, it displays anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is great to use for improved oral health!
Death Breath Be-Gone Doggy Mouth Spray with Essential Oils
- 1 8oz. glass spray bottle
- 7.5 oz. filtered water
- 1 Tlbs. Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 16 Drops doTERRA Peppermint Oil
- 6 Drops doTERRA Myrrh Oil
- 6 Drops doTERRA Cinnamon Oil
- Combine all ingredients in glass spray bottle.
- Gently Shake around to mix ingredients.
- Spray on dog's teeth and gums once a day.
This recipe can be halved. Just be sure to purchase a 4oz. glass spray bottle instead.
When Your Sweet Doggy Wants to Give You Kisses
Next time your sweet doggy wants to give you kisses and is vying for your attention, be sure to give him a quick spray on his teeth and gums and you’ll notice over time that he has improved oral health and his death breath is gone!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Hello! Thanks for the recipe! What are the 6 must-haves? I would like to use different brands.
Thanks!
Hi Krysten! You are so welcome for the recipe. I teach in-depth about the 6 must-haves, 4 basic rules and 5 foundations in my Love Your Pets with Essential Oils online course. You can access it here: http://feastingonjoy.com/petsessentialoils I hope that helps!
Can you replace the cinnamon oil with regular cinnamon? Also how long is the shelf life on this?
Hi Rashelle,
I have not tried replacing cinnamon powder with cinnamon essential oil. I would say it probably won’t work due to the fact that it’s powder and will not spray out of the bottle correctly. Plus, dried herbs are a lot less potent than essential oils. In regard to the shelf life, It will be good for 1.5-2 yrs if stored in a dark brown or blue spray bottle and out of the light. Blessings!
Thank you so much! I have enrolled in the class to get more info as well! I’m excited to learn more about essential oils and the benefit of them!
I’m not sure why but it won’t let me read a recipe, which I would give five stars!
I wanted to say I was trying to give your recipe five stars but it will not let me! Thanks so much!
Thank you Raschelle for letting us know. We will have to look into that. We appreciate 5 stars! Glad you have enjoyed the recipe!
I’m so happy to find a good breath spray recipe!! Unlike the other comments I do know my essential oils and use with everything and everyone. Quality and dilution are the most important when using oils.
Hi Wendy! It’s great to hear from you. I do hope you enjoy the spray and was a blessing you are educated and know how to use quality essential oils safely. Wooohoo! Thank you for sharing.
AKC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dogs’ noses are much more powerful than ours. Placing a few drops of lavender oil on their bedding may help calm them, or it could cause further stress. Oils used improperly can also lead to changes in behavior, adverse central nervous system effects, and respiratory problems — all of which can be serious. Some essential oils are poisonous to dogs. This includes oil of cinnamon, citrus, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, tea tree (melaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang. These oils are toxic whether ingested by mouth or spread on the skin.
NOT WILLING TO TAKE THE CHANCE
Hi Mary, Thank you for your reply. It is certainly a personal choice whether or not to use essential oils on your pet. Each person needs to make an educated and wise choice and do what they are comfortable with. In reading the article you are referring to, (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/are-essential-oils-safe-for-dogs/) they actually talk about using essential oils safely and properly (which includes proper dilution). They also say to consult your veterinarian and to “look for expertly formulated products that incorporate dog-safe essential oils.” I’d like to address this. First, as a Certified Essential Oil Coach (through the AADP) all I teach about is using essential oils properly and safely on humans and animals. I have had extensive education in this. With the course I have created and the recipes I have posted, I have consulted veterinarians who specialize in using essential oils on animals. I am an expert when it comes to using essential oils on humans and animals. I am not just another mommy blogger.
Our company would never lead people astray or recommend dangerous protocols for humans or animals which is why I have expertly formulated this recipe to be properly diluted and safe for dogs. In regard to the peppermint being a dangerous essential oil, the AKC never cited any evidence that peppermint is dangerous. It is just their opinion. In fact, veterinarians use peppermint (properly and safely) on dogs regularly. I have researched essential oils extensively, consulted veterinarians and used essential oils (including peppermint) on my own dog with proper dilution. The outcome has always been favorable. Again it is a personal choice what you use on your animals. You have to do what you are comfortable with. Thank you for your thoughts.
Thank you for this expert, certified information and formula. may I ask what I might substitute in place of the Myrrh? I know it’s beneficial, but not able to use it.
thank you fo any further advice you may offer. 🙂
Hi Patricia, thank you for the kind words. Great question as well. You can substitute sandalwood. Because it has different constituents in it than Myrrh, use only 3 drops in the blend instead of 6. Enjoy!
Dogs cannot have peppermint or cinnamon oil! These are toxic for them.
Hi Amanda,
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, that is not a true statement. I’d love to know the source of your information so please do share by commenting further. I am a Certified Essential Oil Coach through the AADP and have done extensive work and research with several qualified doctors and veterinarians to determine which oils are and aren’t safe for animals as well as how to properly dilute and use them effectively. I would highly recommend taking our Love Your Pets with Essential Oils course so you can learn more accurate information as well as proper techniques for use of oils on all types of animals (including farm animals and even micro pets.) Peppermint and cinnamon can be used on dogs when used in the right way and only when the 6-“must-haves” are met of the essential oil. (That term is talked about in the course.) Those oils are not toxic for dogs.