I've spent $400.00 on dental removal of teeth and cleaning. Bad breath returned immediately. I have tooth paste and mouth spray, that I try to use daily.
2007-01-06 03:45:58 · 14 answers · asked by Jeancommunicates 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Did your dog have a physical? Bad breath can be a symptom of health problems. If the dogs dental care is up to date and the dog is healthy I would look at what you are feeding the dog. Poor quality food can give a dog bad breath. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm
2007-01-06 04:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did the doctor put her on antibiotics? Gingivitis is often caused by a bacterial infection that makes the gums really red and damages teeth. If the infection is left long enough, the infection can spread to the bloodstream. That would be very bad. If the vet did give your dog antibiotics, it will take a few days for them to work. Be sure to finish off the entire dose, or the infection may not clear up completely. The answers about diet change may work, but some studies show that feeding wet vs dry food doesn't make a huge difference (when the dog chews dry food, it still gets soggy and sticks to their teeth). Keep up the regular brushing, and good luck!!
2007-01-06 12:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a chihuahua and he does not have bad breath . here are some things you can do . No. 1 feed your chi a high quality dog food No.2 get those finger tooth brushes from the pet store and brush the chi s teeth. . and for good ness sake do not feed it people food that can cause alot of problems . good luck .
2007-01-06 12:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the type of bones you give your dog. I've given some that make my dogs have dog breath. You may need to change the food you are giving him/her. After trying that, if it doesn't work then I'd ask the vet. Maybe it's something they can determine.
2007-01-06 12:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a toothbrush for it from like a pet store and some dog toothpaste and brush its teeth or you can get some treats for it that can stop bad breath but those smell worse then the breath.
2007-01-06 11:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by pickmyanswer! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it one of those bones to improve bad breath, give it a higher quality dog food, and brush its teeth daily.
2007-01-06 11:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by diepolitiker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably her diet. Try feeding her a high quality dog food. Don't give her any human food. If you already do that, then I have no idea.
2007-01-06 11:52:32 · answer #7 · answered by thelightedtorch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By him a bone that was made for bad breath, they are cheap, will let you dog have fun chewing on it, and will make his/her breath smell great!
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2007-01-06 11:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find my dog gets lovely minty breath with EXTRA strong mints.
She loves them.
2007-01-06 11:59:25 · answer #9 · answered by beermonster 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get those things that are like a piece of paper and they melt in your mouth. Put that on its tongue
2007-01-06 12:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by ★ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋