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Simple cure for dog’s bad breath?
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Nikki FM asked:
My dog has REALLY bad breath!We try to brush her teeth and stuff but she just ends up eating the toothpaste.Is there anything i could give her!? PLEASE HELP!!!
My dog has REALLY bad breath!We try to brush her teeth and stuff but she just ends up eating the toothpaste.Is there anything i could give her!? PLEASE HELP!!!
December 29th, 2009 at 3:08 am
some places have balls that are supposed to make the dog’s breath smell like mint. they look like tennis balls. you could try but it is a possibility your dog could be allergic to it so check with that first.
December 30th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
There are treats that help freshen breath. Look at Petco or Petsmart or your local pet store.
January 1st, 2010 at 2:33 am
really bad breath could indicate a further problem within, you want to check with your local vet and make sure your dog doesn’t have something else going on with it.
January 2nd, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Have the vet brush his teeth and let him teach you how to do it. Give him a milk bone to clean his teeth also.
January 4th, 2010 at 11:50 am
If your dog is a puppy, it is normal to have bad breath.
If not, it is not normal. Check the kind of food she is eating, and take her to a vet and see if anything’s wrong.
January 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
my dog had real bad breath too. we had his teeth cleaned at the vets. boy did it help alot. i had tried those bones, breath sprays everything. nothing seemed to work. talk to your vet about a cleaning soon!!
January 8th, 2010 at 12:12 am
toothbrush..DUH!!
that’s what My chinese poodle does.
January 10th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
You can help his teeth by giving him the rope chew toys. Soak it in unsalted chicken broth, and allow to dry in the oven on the lowest setting. He will try to chew the flavor out of it, and clean his teeth as if using floss. When he loses interest, in about a month, rinse/wash it by hand and repeat soaking.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
You really should first have your dog’s health checked by a vet. An abscess or decayed tooth could be the problem. While you’re there, have the vet show you how to properly brush your dog’s teeth, because this is a very effective method of removing plaque (I know, because I regularly brush my Chinese Crested Hairless’s teeth twice a week). Dog biscuits, rawhide bones or the equivalent, and good-quality kibble dog food are also essential for healthy teeth and gums. Finally – and this is an easy and inexpensive way to sweeten a dog’s breath – give your dog a handful or two of washed and drained lettuce with its evening meal several times a week.
Most important of all is to begin with a visit to the vet – untreated dental problems can lead to far more serious health issues in dogs (just as in humans). Good luck to you and your dog!
January 13th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Don’t just fix the symptom, find the problem. Dogs bad breath can be caused by several things. Poor dental care, bad teeth. Bad teeth /gums not only cause bad breath they can cause outer problems, even heart disease. Stomach/digestive tract problems can give horrid breath. Poor quality pet food can give severe halitosis too. That is to name a few of the problems. How long since your dog had a good check up, including dental? Are you feeding a premium quality food? check out California Natural, Solid Gold, Innove, Merrick and Wellness. They cost a little more than the poorer quality foods but you end up feeding a little less because these are not full of fillers. They also produce a smaller less stinky stool.