doggy, you got bad breath!

[pattysdaddy]

Ok, so i know dogs aren't supposed to have minty fresh breat or anything. Patty used to have a little bit of doggy breath but but about four months ago or so she started to have REALLY bad breath. I mean you can smell her from a couple feet away sometimes.

she doesn't go outside alone (except if I put her on the leash to pee for like 5 minutes tops) and she never gets in the trash and things like that so I don't know why it suddenly changes so bad.

Any suggestions on what to do?

I tried some dog treats that are supposed to help her breath...doesn't do much.

Tried some little chew things (look like rawhide) the vet recommended and the problem with that is that she chews it up (good thing) but then she chews it to the point she tries to swallow it and ends up almost choking. she never gets that concept.

Can you brush your dogs teeth with toothpast and a toothbrush? would that help>

info please.

 

[Pam111]

Yes, you can brush your dog's teeth with dog toothpaste and a toothbrush. They're pretty cheap and you can pick them up at any pet store. Does your dog have problems with her teeth? They may need to be cleaned. How old is she?

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

How old is the dog? Strong breath/mouth odors are usually due to plaque/tartar buildup and the subsequent gum disease.

It can be related to other issues such as kidney function as well.

While you can brush your dog's teeth, the best teeth cleaners are fresh raw bones with enough meat on them to encourage the dog to work them.

 

[lizzybeth727]

Patty used to have a little bit of doggy breath but but about four months ago or so she started to have REALLY bad breath.

TO me this sounds like a health problem. Bad breath is one indicator of an unhealthy dog, so it might be wise to get a vet check up. That is, unless something else changed around that time - a change in food, growth spurt if she's young, etc.

 

[TheGoldenRetriever]

Could be possible tartar build-up/gum disease. Gently push back the dog's lips up to the gum line and look at the teeth and gums. Can you see a lot of yellow/brown build-up on the teeth near the gum line? Do her gums look red and possibly swollen? If so she needs a dental from your vet. If no tartar build-up then it could be digestive problems or kidney dysfunction ... your vet would need to check for those.

You can brush your dog's teeth with toothpaste and a toothbrush but there's an important WARNING: Do not use human toothpaste! Many contain Xylitol which is deadly poisonous to dogs. Most contain other artificial sweetners which are are not a good idea either, as well as flourides and strong flavorings that will be too irritating. No human toothpaste is meant to be swallowed, and you can't very well expect your dog to spit. If you want to try tooth-brushing be sure to go to the pet store and get a toothpaste made especially for dogs.

 

[bubbatd]

I agree that it's a vet issue . Let us know !!