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what can i do for my dogs bad breath at home?
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ROLAND M asked:
My dog has the worst breath what can I do to help it get better with home remedies?
Bad breath Gone
My dog has the worst breath what can I do to help it get better with home remedies?
Bad breath Gone
July 1st, 2008 at 4:04 pm
They do make doggie breath mints, but I would suggest having a vet take a look at him in case he has a bad tooth, or even gingivitis or peridontal disease.
July 4th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
There are several brands of breath freshener treats for dogs. An example of these are Greenies. I ‘ve tried them on my dogs and they work very well.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Change his diet to a better, higher quality food.Also bring the vet a stool sample to tests for parasites- parasites and a poor quality diet can cause bad breath- healthy dogs with good diets usually have little odor to their breath.
July 10th, 2008 at 6:27 am
make it breath better
July 11th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I brush my dogs teeth 1ce a mo with a soft baby tooth brush and water very gently. Bad breath is a sign of several things. It could be build up which could lead to heart problems. It could be abcesses amoung other things. If problems persist you will have to see your vet for a good tooth cleaning the basic package only costs me $50 and its only necessary 1 time a year or as long as every 2yrs. U could also use bone treats and a dry kibble to help reduce build up.
Just remember as the first sign of digestion no matter the age of the dog this could be a sign of further problems and if left untreated could complicate or end your dogs life possibly costing you more money in the long run.
July 15th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Well, you need to find out what is causing it first. There are diseases that can cause bad breath that need vet treatment, it could also be dental disease, like an abscessed tooth, that would also require vet attention. Make sure you rule out medical reasons first. If its given the all clear from your vet, the folllowing could help:
1. A better quality food. If your dog food has corn, wheat, soy, byproducts, or meat and bone meal, try a better quality food. This it a good site, take a look at the 5 and 6 star foods and give one of those a try:
2. Raw meaty bones. They’re cheap, get them from any local butcher. Beef knuckle bones and marrow bones are good, make sure they still have meat clinging to them. Tearing the meat and connective tissue from the bone will clean between and around their teeth. Keep frozen until you are ready to use them. I give mine a raw bone once a week. Don’t use cooked bones, they won’t get any of the benefits, and they can splinter. I have heard of people using raw chicken necks the same way with great results as well.
3. Safe chewing items. These include Bully Sticks, Flossies, and beef tendons which are fibrous and not prone to breaking off in chunks. No rawhides, and no Greenies, these can break off in big pieces, causing your dog to choke, or cause intestinal obstructions, plus they really don’t do a good job of cleaning their teeth anyway. I personally know people who have had dogs die after choking on a piece of rawhide.
July 15th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Try these things…
-you can buy doggie toothpaste at the store
-get dental toys and bones (i.e. greenies)
-take them to the vet. they might have a problem with their teeth or mouth