my dog has bad breath?very bad breath?

Question

does it mean she has gum disease? she is about 3 years old and can u explain about gum disease is it fatal etc? thanks!
FACT: bad breath 24/7

Answer 1

Dogs do need dental care just like humans. They should have their teeth brushed at least once a week minimum and dental cleanings as needed. Dispite popular opinion eating dry food does not clean the teeth. Most adult dogs require a cleaning every year if you do not brush. When you do your yearly checkup and shots the vet should also check the teeth and tell you if they need cleaned. Sometimes you have to ask specifically because many don't have them cleaned dispite what the vet says so some stop bothering to even bring it up.

Dogs just like humans can break a tooth. They can also cause damage that becomes an infection by chewing on something like a stick that damages the gums. As far as it being fatal any infection that progresses far enough can be fatal. He also runs a risk of not eating if his mouth hurts.

It could also be because of the food or treats that the dog are given.

Take him to a vet to have his teeth checked and cleaned, and learn to brush them or at the least have them checked/cleaned yearly. Imagine the pain in your own mouth fatal or not, what would you do for yourself?

Answer 2

There are several things that could be causing canine bad breath. Let's sort it out and maybe eliminate some of the reasons. Are you feeding soft food or dry food and if you are feeding soft food, are you providing hard bones (either man made or not) to help keep the teeth clean? And no, it doesn't hurt to give your dog LARGE bones on which to chew, as long as they are raw, never cooked, as that dries out the bones and causes splintering. If your dog has gum disease, it is caused by the same reasons that people get gum disease, improper hygiene. Yes, you can brush your dog's teeth, they even make different flavored toothpaste for dogs, they love it. Now, if the problem is internal, such as poor digestion or it may be eating feces or other things that causes the breath to be bad...or licking where it shouldn't, but will anyway. Sometimes, a dog's bad breath will come from licking an itchy part of it's body that is caused by some allergies. I would suggest that a trip to your vet would answer your question and solve your problem. I hope that this answer has helped.

Oh, I forgot to mention that gum disease can shorten your dog's life, not immediately, but because odor is usually evidence of some infection, plus if your dog's gums and teeth are hurting, he isn't going to eat right either.

Answer 3

Poor dental health can definitely be a serious problem. Infection of the gums can lead to kidney and liver damage, as well as many other problems. Bad breath can also be a sign of other problems in the dog's body such as liver/kidney problems. Is your dog's mouth/gums healthy pink looking or red/inflamed? Are her teeth white and clean or yellow and dirty? If her breath is really bad, she should get a complete dental cleaning and treatment. Make sure you go to a vet with qualified Dental technicians, and that they clean, probe for pockets in the gingiva, extract bad teeth, give a fluoride treatment, polish the teeth and treat infections in the mouth during the dental. Besure they don't simply scrape the teeth as that will do more harm than good...if the dental is quoted for under $100, it probably is not what you want done. A thorough dental by a qualified clinic is going to cost you a couple hundred dollars(they run about $275 at my clinic including pre-op bloodwork, EKG, catheter, gas anesthesia, heart monitor, etc), but is well worth your dog's health. Your dog should be getting her teeth looked at regularly for her vet visits(usually 2x a year, at least 1x a year)...has the vet not said anything about them? Take your dog in if her mouth isn't right and talk to your vet.

Answer 4

He may need to have his teeth cleaned. There is also doggy toothpaste, you could try brushing his teeth. And they make dog chews that help with bad breath, with natural mint.

Yes, gum disease can be fatal, as the toxins will build up in the bloodstream. Also, a bad tooth can be fatal as the infection can spread to the brain. I would suggest talking to your vet. It may be as simple as a good cleaning and starting a dental program for your doggie. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Gum disease can be fatal, anything in the mouth, that isn't take care of is fatal.. The poison goes thru the system and affects the heart and other organs...
You should take her to the vet and get him to take a look.. It might be something as simple as yanking a tooth... At least you'll know..

Answer 6

You need to see a vet! That is pretty young for gum disease, but it can happen.
Also things can get stuck on the roof of the mouth or between the teeth that can cause the breath to smell. Also certain diseases can cause the smell.

SEE A VET SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gum disease and tooth decay can be fatal because the bacteris that build up have to go someplace and they can go to the heart,kidneys and bloodstream resulting in organ failure,septic infection and DEATH!!!!

Answer 7

The best person to answer this question would be your
vet. Do you give your pet things to chew on to keep tartar from forming on her teeth? I don't think gum disease would be fatal in itself but the lack of teeth could be a real problem.

Answer 8

Can be bad teeth,bad gums or even internal organ issues. Have your vet take a look for a proper diagnosis.

Answer 9

It could be her dog food, or she needs her teeth brushed regularly, or perhaps she's at the point where she needs her teeth cleaned at the vet's. If she's got a lot of tartar, you should get the vet to look at her teeth and tell you what she needs. Dogs need dental care to prevent much more serious problems.

Answer 10

BONES! Let him chew on a big bone for at least 20 minutes a day. THis is how dogs brush their teeth in the wild. The most important though is dont feed him flour products especially wheat.!