The cleverness and cuteness of dogs always make us full of love. Dogs usually like to lick your hands, toes or even your face to show their closeness. But if your dog’s breath is not fresh enough, the unique smell of his saliva will make you sick. Especially when the dog is jumping enthusiastically and trying to get into your arms, the strong sour smell in its hot panting makes you put off. Dogs don’t know that they have bad breath. After being severely rejected by you once, their hearts will be traumatized.

1. What causes bad breath?

1. If you see brown deposits around your dog’s teeth and gums, your dog may have early gingivitis. Gum disease can cause unpleasant odors and can also cause serious oral disease.

2. When your dog’s gingivitis develops further, you need to take it to the doctor. The doctor will perform a professional dental cleaning and, if necessary, apply antibiotic ointment or gel to the affected area.

3. If you do not treat gum problems, it will further develop into periodontal disease, and the teeth will slowly become loose or even fall out. In addition, the infection can further erode the mandible and cardiovascular system through the tooth roots.

4. Sometimes bad breath is related to dog food, especially dog ​​food of poor quality.

5. Gastrointestinal problems are also common with bad breath, including bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, etc.

6. If you have bad breath and you find that your dog also has weight loss, increased drinking and urination, vomiting, abdominal swelling, anorexia and other abnormal phenomena, it may be a problem with the liver or kidneys, or it may be diabetes. You should take it to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

2. How to treat and prevent bad breath?

1. Add a small amount of lemon juice to your dog’s water. (Not too much, otherwise the taste will be too sour)

2. Cleaning the teeth and chewing gum can help remove dental plaque.

3. Dry food is better for teeth than canned food and can reduce the residue of food residue.

4. Change different pet foods to see which one affects it. Try to use hypoallergenic brands to improve gastrointestinal abnormalities.

5. It would be better if you can brush your dog’s teeth every day, at least 2-3 times a week, which can effectively remove dental calculus. If you don’t have enough time, you can use a dog-specific mouthwash, which you just need to drink with water every day.

6. You can give your dog a harder and safer chew toy, which can naturally clean teeth.