Horrible dog breath....?

Question

My 5 month old puppy just started getting "dog breath" it is horrendous.

It is far worse than usual dog breath. I have been giving him omega 3 suppliments. This may have something to do with it.

How can I cure his horrible breath?

Answer 1

Take him to the vet and have him checked. He could have problems with teeth or may need his teeth cleaned. Or it could be the type of food you are feeding. The possibilities are numerous.

Answer 2

The supplements could have something to do with it, yes.
Could be the food you're giving him. Is it high quality food? Can it be that he's eating poop? (his own or another critter's?)

This is THE PERFECT time to start getting him used to teeth brushing. Start off slowly, with your clean finger and just get in there and rub his teeth. (if he starts to bite or nibble on you, then growl at him or give him a firm "No!")
After doing that a few times over a couple of days then you can use a clean, damp washcloth over the teeth. After a while you can graduate to a doggie toothbrush and doggie toothpaste (no human toothpaste)
I know of someone who gets their dog a Vanilla flavored paste from their Vet. That dog has the best dog breath ever.

Answer 3

Its the food. Feed a food with no more then 2 grains listed in the first 5 ingredients. It could also be the supplements. He is far to young to have tooth decay but still could have an absess from adult teeth coming in so be sure to have his mouth checked out really good.
The food though is the big one.. Put garbage in and get garbage out.
Feed your dog a nice big raw meaty bone from the grocery once every week or 2. It will do many things. One will be that it supplies hours of chewing pleasure for the pup and 2 is that is scrapes the teeth clean to a pearly white and helps with breath issues. 3, its full of good enzymes to aid in digestion.

Answer 4

same element that reasons terrible breath in human beings. Do you sweep her the teeth daily? If not, she possibly has gingivitis. human beings think of that giving their canines those dumb little DentaStix and "the teeth-scrubbing bones" will rid them of tartar. definite, those dinky little treats ought to freshen their breath for an hour or so, yet canines the teeth might desire to be brushed daily purely like ours. they might't help having undesirable breath in the event that they don't look to be appropriate cared for. to not point out, coronary heart subject concerns are between the top-rated reasons of dying in canines, specially using plaque build-up! Your puppy save will sell little rubber canines toothbrushes which you would be able to slip over your index finger besides as flavored toothpaste. in the journey that your canines is older, she won't tolerate it now, so there is likewise some large gels on the industry which you would be able to easily squirt into the back of their mouth on the two facets. i might propose taking her to the vet and having them professionally sparkling her the teeth earlier you start up off this regiment, besides the shown fact that this is purely going to worsen in case you do not start up daily brushing.

Answer 5

There is no cure. However brush his teeth at least once a month (with a dog specific toothpaste) give him plenty of good dental chews and look into breath freshening treats.

Answer 6

Bad doggy breath is an indicator of something else going on that's terribly wrong. Could you be giving him too much Omega 3 - ?
What are you feeding your dog?

Answer 7

sometimes its because of canned food or something that does not go withits stomach. if he eats dry food then brush his teeth more often and give him less omega 3

Answer 8

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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