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Is it safe for my nursing dog to eat mint bones for bad breath?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old

My dog just had puppies and she is nursing I would like to know if she can eat mint bones for her breath ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2016

Yes, it is fine for her to have mint bones for her breath. If she isn't eating a puppy formulated food, I would put Bambii on it now, as she needs the extra calories, protein, and calcium to support nursing her puppies :-)

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