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We have all heard of the term dog breath. Nobody ever uses it in a flattering way! But bad dog breath is not normal, it is a sign of infection and pain in your dog's mouth. Gawler Vet Dave MacPhail talks about bad breath and the ways we can improve it.
"If your dog's breath is bad don't just wave it away" says Dr Dave, "because it is a sign of mouth disease, usually to do with the teeth." The most common reason is periodontal disease - the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth, exactly the same as with people. Dogs are also very good at breaking teeth, getting tooth root abscesses and much more.
"If your dog's breath is bad don't just wave it away" says Dr Dave, "because it is a sign of mouth disease, usually to do with the teeth." The most common reason is periodontal disease - the accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth, exactly the same as with people. Dogs are also very good at breaking teeth, getting tooth root abscesses and much more.