I have a 8 year old lab/chow mix, his breath is horrible, it smells like a dumpster. I have had his teeth scaled six months ago and brush his teeth weekly. He eats hard food. The vet said that his teeth look good. He does however have some plaque on the back teeth, but not much. What should I do??
2007-01-12 08:30:35 · 11 answers · asked by kwinter4 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Buy him some dentastick and give him at least one a day. They clean the teeth beautifully;
2007-01-12 08:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs generally have terrible breath, there are a few products that help. But they can only do so much. There is a product called dog smog remedy b a company called happytails that you can add to their water that freshens their breath a bit. Breathbusters treats (in the market) works really well too.
Make sure that your dog isn't eating anything awful (non food) too.
2007-01-12 08:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix alittle bit of wet and dry food together, My vet told me the gravy in the wet food softens the plaque while the dry food scrapes it off.
Also monitor him seeing if he's eating other things around the house.
Try Greenies dog bones, they work well.
If that doesn't work schedule a teeth cleaning at your vet.
2007-01-12 08:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE ABSOLUTE BEST THING to use is this stuff from Wal Mart it comes in a blue bottle it is called Dental Breath Tabs they are just breath mints for dogs they look like the people mint altoids but they are for dogs. You just give it to them when you want and they work wonders for my dogs breath!!!! They are only like three dollars for 200 tablets. The name brand is D.D.S. Dental Care for Dogs! They are great! Hope this helps!
2007-01-12 08:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Denta Bones, my dogs love them and they really help with tartar removal and breath!
Oh yeah, denta sticks and greenies too, I almost forgot till I got to reading
2007-01-12 08:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are mint bones you can get out of the Dr. Foster and Smith dog catalog. or check online, they really work
2007-01-12 08:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by JenJen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have these treats out now that freshens the breath of dogs. go look for it in the grocery store/vet.
2007-01-12 08:34:04 · answer #7 · answered by trainwreckBud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will he eat fresh veggies like carrots or apples?
I have had my dogs for years eat carrots and they have never had bad breath and their coats and eyes are clear for thier old age.
2007-01-12 08:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Cherish B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breathbusters - they contain eucalyptus, and my dogs love them!!
2007-01-12 08:34:32 · answer #9 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are also dog tacs!
2007-01-12 08:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Informed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋