Has your dog ever opened its mouth and smelled funny? Dogs often have bad breath, and there could be five underlying causes.
Just like we humans have to brush our teeth regularly, dogs also need to clean their mouths regularly. If you don't brush your dog's teeth for a while, food debris and bacteria will build up in the mouth, which can cause bad breath.
If your dog's oral cleaning isn't up to scratch for a while, dental calculus will slowly build up. Dental calculus can make your dog's teeth yellow and black, and it can also lead to periodontal disease, which causes bad breath. It can even lead to kidney failure if the mouth has a bad smell.
Dogs have a sensitive digestive system, so if they eat the wrong food or too much of it, they're prone to indigestion. If your dog is suffering from indigestion, the food they've eaten will ferment in their stomach, producing an unpleasant odour which will then emanate through their mouth.
Dogs need enough water every day to keep their bodies functioning properly. If a dog doesn't drink enough water, its mouth dries out and becomes susceptible to bacterial growth, which can cause bad breath.
Dogs are very curious and like to smell and bite everything they see. Sometimes, they'll accidentally eat something with a bad smell, like rotten food or rubbish. These things ferment in the dog's mouth and give off an unpleasant odour.
We've put together a few simple tips to help you easily solve the problem of bad breath in dogs!
Brush your dog's teeth regularly Brushing your dog's teeth regularly is a great way to get rid of food debris and bacteria in their mouth, which can help to reduce bad breath. You can get a special toothbrush and toothpaste designed for dogs, or you can just wipe your dog's teeth with a finger wrapped in gauze dipped in a little light salt water.
Think about changing your dog's diet.
What your dog eats can also affect its breath. If you want to freshen your dog's breath, you can adjust their diet to make it healthier. For instance, you could opt for a dog food with a high absorption rate to help your dog digest and absorb food more effectively and reduce bad breath.
Let your dog drink more water.
Drinking plenty of water can help keep your dog's mouth moist and reduce bacterial growth. It's important to make sure your dog has access to fresh water at all times.
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