Miz Pink asked:
My dog Elvis has really bad breath, and I don’t know how to get rid of it. I hope somebody will give me a good answer.
I know this may sound strange, but how do I get rid of my yorkshireterrier’s bad breath?
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look for animal hygiene products.
Hope this helps Elvis:
Treatment of Bad Breath for dogs.
1) Yearly Checkups
Even if you do not give yearly booster vaccinations it is wise to take your pet to a veterinarian yearly to get a general checkup that includes a dental exam. The older your pet is the more important early exams become.
2) Diet
To minimize the formation of plaque, feed your pet a name brand dry commercial pet food. The crunchy biscuits help massage gums and wear away tartar. Some brands market dental diets engineered to minimize plaque and massage the gums. Other brands incorporate enzymes to dissolve plaque. One of the worst things you can do to your pet?s teeth is to feed canned diets. The build up of plaque in pets fed soft, canned diets is very rapid.
3) Treats
Feeding chewy treats, bones, rawhide and treats impregnated with enzymes minimize dental plaque. Nylon bones work equally as well if the pet accepts them. Dog biscuits are of no value in preventing tartar buildup.
If you give your pet real bones be sure they are heavy shin and shank bones. Dogs do better chewing on bones if they start when they are puppies. Do not give your pet chicken bones.
4) Brushing teeth
Brushing your pet?s teeth is the most important thing you can to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Use a child?s toothbrush and meat or malt favored toothpaste designed for animals. Use a very small amount of toothpaste ? it is the brushing that is important ? and concentrate on the gum margins. . If you start when your pet is a puppy the pet will not dislike the procedure. Even older pets learn to accept the toothbrush.
5) Mouth wash and sprays
Veterinary hospitals and pet supply outlets sell sprays and mouthwashes that contain enzymes that dissolve plaque and help reduce bacteria. They are not nearly as effective as brushing the teeth but are better than nothing at all.