Bad breath and parasites are common diseases in dogs. Akita dogs have bad breath because they eat a variety of foods for a long time and their mouths are not cleaned in time. Over time, the problem of bad breath develops. So how can we prevent and treat dog bad breath and solve dog parasite problems?

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Bad breath

The Akita dog is an omnivorous animal. If its mouth is not cleaned for a long time, food residues will easily remain, which will then rot and breed bacteria, leading to bad breath.

What should I do if my Akita dog has bad breath?

First of all, if the Akita dog’s bad breath is not particularly serious. Bad breath can be slowly improved through daily cleaning and care. Prepare a dog toothbrush and enough toothpaste, and then insist on brushing its teeth every day. In addition, don’t feed it sticky foods during your free time, and avoid snacks. On the contrary, you can prepare some chewing gum and bones for Akita dogs to chew. These all help clean teeth and can help eliminate Akita’s bad breath.

Secondly, if the Akita dog’s bad breath is relatively serious. The mouth is inflamed, red and swollen. Then it is best to take your Akita dog to the dentist first for a thorough teeth cleaning and tartar cleaning. Relieve inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth of Akita dogs. Of course, in daily life, you should also pay attention to brushing the Akita dog’s teeth. Give your dog some crispy food to avoid leaving more food residue in his mouth. You can also buy some bone chews and gum chews to help clean your Akita dog’s teeth and prevent bad breath from becoming more serious.

Parasite

1. Internal deworming of Akita dogs:

This needs to start from puppyhood. The earliest deworming for Akita dogs should be when they are 30 days old. The Akita should be dewormed once a month until it is 6 months old. After 6 months of age, deworming can be done every three months.

Medical explanation: Akita dogs must be dewormed every three months after they are 6 months old. The specific time period is mainly related to the growth cycle of parasites in the dog's body. Generally, it takes 2 to 3 months for parasites to develop from eggs to adults. time, so parents must pay attention to deworming Akita dogs every three months.

To deworm Akita, you need to take special deworming drugs. This medicine is not something you give to dogs casually. Be sure to go to a professional pet hospital to buy deworming drugs, or buy reputable, safe and reliable deworming drugs. Note that these anthelmintic drugs must be purchased from regular merchants, and when purchasing, be sure to carefully check whether the anthelmintic drugs are genuine. Otherwise, parents should go to the pet hospital to buy deworming medicine.

2. External deworming of Akita dogs:

This mainly rejects the harassment of external parasites such as lice, fleas, and mites. For deworming methods, you can choose professional flea sprays, give Akita dogs medicated baths, etc., to achieve the purpose of deworming. It is also worth our attention that we should pay special attention when purchasing these external deworming drugs. We must buy them from regular pet merchants or pet hospitals, so that their quality can be guaranteed.