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www.kfvs12.com (KFVS)- This has probably happened to you at some point when owning pets: they get really, really bad breath. You’ve tried dental chews, treats, changing their food, even brushing their teeth, and nothing ever gets rid of it completely until now. Just like we have mouthwash, so do dogs and cats. This one called, Biotene Drinking Water Additive, packs some powerful enzymes, so Does it Work? “Both of my dogs had really bad breath,” said Kristen Rapert of Sikeston. Kristen says her dogs are like children to her, but the kisses they give her would be a lot more enjoyable if Monster and Pucca had better-smelling breath. So, she took them to the vet for dental cleaning and then discovered Biotene Drinking Water Additive. However, she was still she was a bit skeptical at first. “No, I kind of expected it to be a gimmick.” Later, after learning it’s no fun trying to brush the pooches’ teeth, she picked up a $15 bottle and started squirting Biotene into their water bowl. “After a few weeks, their breath wasn’t quite as bad,” said Kristen. She’s “sold” on the product. Here’s how it works. Biotene is an enzyme your cat or dog drinks in their water. The enzymes help break down plaque and prevent it from forming in the first place. It’s pretty much like a heavy-duty mouthwash we humans use. Before you start squirting away, let’s get to the root of the problem. Dr. Brian Heuring of Delta Vet Clinic in Sikeston says bad breath is an indicator that bigger problems could be …

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