Breath Buddy is a bacon-flavored daily dental powder from Fifth & Fido for dogs and cats. It helps keep teeth clean and supports fresh breath as part of a daily oral care routine. One tub is 30 servings at $31.99, backed by a 90-day money-back guarantee.
Updated 19 August 2026. An earlier version of this article described Breath Buddy's ingredients incorrectly. It has been rewritten against the live product data. If you read the old version, the corrected ingredient list is below.
What is actually in Breath Buddy?
Five ingredients, each with a stated job:
| Ingredient | What Fifth & Fido says it is there for |
|---|---|
| Brown algae | Supports healthy teeth and gums |
| Pomegranate | Supports the proper balance of normal oral flora |
| L-glutamine | Helps support the protective layers of the bowel |
| Turkey tail mushroom | Immune support |
| Marshmallow root | Supports normal digestive function |
Fifth & Fido does not publish per-ingredient amounts. If exact milligrams matter for your pet, ask support before buying rather than assuming.
Does Breath Buddy contain probiotics?
No, and that is deliberate. Most dental powders lead with a large probiotic CFU count, and introducing that at full dose is one of the most common reasons owners quit in week one with loose stool. Fifth & Fido calls its approach a Gentle Formula: no probiotic megadose, with gut support coming from L-glutamine, turkey tail mushroom and marshmallow root instead.
If you specifically want a probiotic in the mix, that is a different product — Turkey Tail+ includes Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Is it for cats as well as dogs?
Both. That matters in a mixed household, since most dental products are dog-only. The bacon flavor is designed to mix into wet food, which is how most cats will take anything at all.
How do you give it?
One scoop over wet food, or mixed with broth or water, once a day. Start at half a scoop daily for the first week to check tolerance, then move to a full scoop from week two. One tub is 30 servings — about a month, or roughly $1.07 a day.
So does it work?
The honest answer: individual pets vary, and Fifth & Fido does not promise a specific result on a specific day. Across 14 customer reviews the product averages 4.57 out of 5. Some owners report a noticeable difference within the first couple of weeks; others do not. That range is normal for any daily supplement.
What is worth being precise about is the mechanism people expect versus what a supplement can do. Plaque begins hardening into tartar within roughly 24 to 72 hours. Daily home care is aimed at that window. Once tartar has hardened along and below the gum line, it comes off only with veterinary instruments, under anesthesia. No powder changes that, and any product implying otherwise is telling you something it cannot deliver.
What Breath Buddy will not do
- It will not remove hardened tartar.
- It will not replace a professional dental cleaning or a veterinary exam.
- It will not substitute for brushing, which is still the most effective home method — it is what you use when brushing is not happening.
- It is not a treatment for any condition. Sudden breath changes, pawing at the face, dropping food or bleeding gums are veterinary signals, not shopping decisions. See the five signs worth acting on.
How does it compare to the alternatives?
Against dental chews: the powder adds negligible calories and no tooth-fracture risk, but no mechanical scrubbing. Against water additives: a topper gives you a measured daily dose rather than one that depends on how much your pet drank. Against high-CFU dental powders: gentler at introduction, at the cost of no probiotic.
The full breakdown is in our guide to dental powder vs chews vs water additives, and the buying criteria are in our 2026 buyer's guide for pets that won't be brushed.
Cost, guarantee and shipping
- Price: $31.99 for one tub of 30 servings. One size.
- Guarantee: 90-day money-back — refund or replacement, your choice, arranged by emailing support.
- Shipping: Within the United States only.
- Origin: Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
See Breath Buddy Dental Powder.
Related reading: Why Does My Dog Have Bad Breath? 7 Causes and Natural Solutions
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is general information, not veterinary advice. Individual pets vary. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet's specific situation, especially before starting a supplement alongside medication.