Why would anyone need a dog tongue cleaner?
Isn’t a dog’s mouth actually cleaner than a human’s?
While it may be hard to believe that an animal that licks its own butt could possibly have a “clean” mouth, many people have heard that dogs have cleaner mouths and many people actually believe it.
One reason why people may believe that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s is because a dog will lick their wounds and the wounds seem to heal pretty quickly.
However, it’s not because their mouths are clean, it’s because they are licking away the dead skin cells.
Another reason why people might think that dogs have clean mouths is because some people will let their dogs lick them all over the face, but they never get sick because of it. This is because the bacteria in a dog’s mouth are not transmissible to a humans.
You may be more likely to get sick by kissing another human being than you would by letting a dog lick your entire face, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s. I’ve never seen a dog brush their teeth twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash. And anyone who is searching for a cure for their dogs bad breath would probably argue that their dog’s mouth is not as clean as some people might think.
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What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?
There are a number of things that can cause your dog to have bad breath.
Bad breath may be caused by a gastrointestinal problem. It may also be caused by tooth decay or gum disease.
Before the age of four, as many as 80% of all dogs will show some signs of dental disease.
You should take your dog to the veterinarian for regular checkups to make sure their teeth and gums are healthy.
Another cause of bad breath in dogs may be similar to a common cause in humans, and that is bacteria on the tongue. For some humans, you can brush, floss, and use mouthwash and still have problems with halitosis. If all of your regular dental care doesn’t solve the problem, you might want to consider a tongue scraper. And if your dog has breath that is out of control, a tongue scraper may work for them too.
A Tongue Scraper for Dogs
A recently released product is the Orapup, which is a dog tongue cleaner.
It is made by the same company that makes the Orabrush which is a tongue cleaner for humans. When the Orabrush was first developed, a viral video on YouTube helped it become a very popular product. The fact that the product actually works and works well also led to its popularity. With the popularity of the Orabrush, many customers started asking if there was an Orabrush for dogs so the company started working on one.
To gauge interest and build awareness before the product actually launched, the makers of the Orapup started a crowd funding page on IndieGogo. The company was hoping to raise $40,000 before the product launch and within 60 days they had already earned over $60,000. Before the official launch of the product, 40,000 Orapup’s were pre-sold online, bringing in over $750,000.
Now that the product has officially launched, you can purchase one online.
How the Orapup Works
The Orapup uses a brush with very soft plastic bristles.
The bristles reach into the crevices of a dog’s tongue to dislodge bacteria. After that, four in-line scrapers collect and remove the bacteria.
But how are you supposed to use a tongue scraper on a dog? They aren’t going to just open their mouth and let you scrape their tongue. The makers of Orapup have thought of that and came up with an ingenious solution.
They use a flavored gel made of all-natural ingredients that dogs will find delicious. There are currently two flavors available, beef and bacon, and when the gel is applied to the brush, your dog will happily lick away. This means that instead of trying to wrestle your dog to the ground and pry open their mouth while you clean it, your dog will happily do most of the work for you.
Does the Orapup Actually Work?
The Orapup is still a relatively new product but there are some reviews online already and the reviews are quite positive.
Most customers are saying that the product is easy to use and their dogs love it. More importantly, people are saying that it actually works and helps eliminate the foul odor coming from their dog’s mouths.
If you want to see it in action, there are quite a few videos on YouTube with people showing how much their dogs enjoy using the Orapup.