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bad breath in puppy need help finding cause and any possible cures?
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James B asked:
my rat terrier is 6 months old, eats dry dog foof, occasional table food, dog treats and lots of chewies what could be causing hih to have really bad breath and any cures known
my rat terrier is 6 months old, eats dry dog foof, occasional table food, dog treats and lots of chewies what could be causing hih to have really bad breath and any cures known
August 11th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
All puppies have bad breath! He’ll grow out of it!
August 14th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Check the food for grain content. Corn especially in food. Your pup may be having a problem with his food. Don’t feed table food. Chewies are good for cleaning teeth. You might also try brushing.
August 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Go to the pet store, there is a dog food designed to clean his teeth, where there is probably large colonies of bacteria stinking up his mouth
August 19th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Dogs generally just have stinky breath. You can get flavored chew sticks that have mint or other flavors to mask the smell. Or get doggy toothpaste and toothbrushes to keep the mouth a little more fresh.
Veterinarians recommend that dog owners brush their dog’s teeth at least twice a week to keep the buildup of tartar at a minimum. Most pet supply stores carry specially designed toothbrushes and toothpaste just for dogs. Remember that a dog’s sense of taste and smell is far more acute than that of a human and the zesty, tingly, mint taste of toothpastes for people will be extremely awful to a dog. Try brushing Rover’s teeth with Crest just once and it will likely be the last time he lets you anywhere near him with a toothbrush. Use the specially designed doggie toothpaste.
Dental Chew
Some people don’t have the time or patience to brush their dogs’ teeth on a regular basis. If you’re one of these, you’ll want to care for Chopper’s choppers in another way. A dog’s natural tendency to chew is a built-in dental care mechanism. Dog biscuits break into small chunks when chewed and rub against the teeth, providing a cleaning service. There’s no substitute for brushing your dog’s teeth, but if you can’t do that, make sure he gets some sort of crunchy dog biscuit on a regular basis.
Mouth Diseases in Dogs
Dogs that do not receive proper dental care and do not have access to crunchy teeth cleaning foods run the risk of several types of mouth disease. These can be as mild as gingivitis (a gum disease that results in swollen, inflamed gums) and as serious as a bacterial infection that can spread through the dog’s bloodstream causing damage to vital organs. You owe it to yourself and your dog to take care of his teeth.
Doggie Dentistry
Dental services are available for dogs, just like they are for people. A dog’s teeth can be filled, capped, and extracted if necessary, just like a human’s. The best course of action, however, is to avoid the need for such services by properly caring for your dog’s teeth. If you can avoid unnecessary pain and discomfort for your furry friend, you should do so. Preventative doggie dental care can save you money as well. Doggie dental procedures can be quite costly.
August 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 am
Your dog needs his teeth checked b a vet.
It should be given hard chews not soft and YOU should clean his teeth as you would your own.
Some times charcoal tablets help.
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Your best bet is to probably go to drfostersmith.com or petsmart.com and look at their products. I give my pup kibble cuz it takes out the tarter n stuff…hope i helped
August 26th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
All puppies breathes smell the same. He will grow out of it soon but until then you’ll have to deal with it.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:04 am
You are not going to like my answer because it means you have to do something you have never done with your dog. The major cause of dog bad breath is the top of the tongue, not the teeth as most people think. Bacteria live on the top of the tongue and produce foul smelling compounds. To cure your dog’s bad breath you must clean the tongue with a tongue cleaner. There is a new one on the market called OraBrush. It is a brush and a scraper and is very gentle to the tongue but really gets rid of the bacteria. See: Incidently, this same brush is used to clean the humans tongue. Just like the dog, the primary source of bad breath in humans is the top of the tongue.