Tasty Tuesday - Carrot in an attempt to stop the Stink & #WeRemember

Recently, mostly since beginning teething, Ethel has had really stinky breath. Awful, 'pooey' breath… Earl has always had a carrot daily since 'earlier' on, and his breath has never been that bad. However of course, I cannot remember the exact breath type of him 3-4 years ago!!!

I have asked responsible folk on my most used and trusted dog forum, and looked it up myself… More doggy research of course!… and now rest in the knowledge that very smelly mouths are common and normal in teething puppies. So everything is normal!

But, just to assist the smelliness while it lasts mostly, I have started giving her a very small carrot stick daily. We started today - not only this, but it helps keep down tartar and keep general oral health in dogs in good condition. You've seen Earl's pearly whites before!!

At first, she looked at it, licked it, nibbled it, then eventually dropped down onto her belly and started chewing it properly. But I then found what a nibbler she is! A new treasure of human food, with a funny sort of taste, and cool and crunchy from the fridge. She nibbled it, and took the bits to one side to individually gnaw it down to one side!

One thing is for sure though that I have found out and confirmed after today's episode… A foodie dawg never turns down a new substance without a severe hatred!!

So I hope you've taken in today's canine fact… smelly breath is common in teething puppies, and can be assisted in the process with carrots that are low in fat, if put ANY calories on at all; OR, brushing your dog's teeth yourself using a doggy toothpaste with DOGGY toothpaste (important). Smelly breath can be helped! Make sure your dog also has plenty of chews to assist with teething.

So there you have Ethel's first carrot! Yum yum!!!

We're delighted to be participating in the Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop, very kindly hosted by Sugar The Golden Retriever and Kol's Notes - thanks agin, pals!

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Today, its also Armistice Day. Its the day we honour the men, women, and even four-legged soldiers who fought for us in the wars. We are showing respect with a specially made photo by me.

I hope you all had your two minutes silences today, which you used to remember… Lest We Forget. We won't forget. We will Remember.

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Also, don't forget to cast your kindly vote for me and Earl for the Dogs Monthly (Magazine) HiLife 'Best Friends' Trophy 2014. This award means the world to us, and to get it would be totally incredible and lifting. Our relationship is special - if you missed the post, visit it HERE and see for yourself fully.

To vote, email Kathie.L@abmpublishing.co.uk with 'Best Friends' in the subject box. In the main body, write 'I would like Summer Clark and Earl to win the HiLife Trophy 2014' (or something along those lines, stating CLEARLY our names). That's all, you can then hit send! Alternatively, write to Best Friends, Dogs Monthly, 61 Great Whyte, Ramsey, Huntingdon PE26 1HJ. Voting closes on 4 December 2014, so get your votes in ASAP, and support one wonderful little terrier and the human girl he has 'saved'!

Every vote counts, and we are eternally grateful for EVERY single person who votes. Thank you SO SO SO much for your such generous voting!!

Earl and I are a fantastic pair, with an incredible relationship and story <3