By Cristian Stan
Obviously when you praise your dog and playing around, you don't want his breath smells like a vampire. Bad breath in dogs is common problem and this is directly related on dog's health.
Dogs just loves to lick in your face and that means he really loves you and don't want you to leave him. But soon his mouth smells from miles, you get ticked off and unfortunately you can not give him a mint chewing gum for that bad breath.
Similar to human, bad breath is the cause from what you eat and it is same with your dog. What your dog eats has everything got to do with a bad breath. Surly they don't brush teeth twice a day and maintain good oral health like we humans do. But you can start thinking of brushing your dog's teeth at least once day which is enough. There can be several reasons when you dog's breath starts to smell. Generally it is not serious problem but one should always take vet's examination into consideration which in fact, it gives your dog a better health and a better food than before.
One of the usual suspects of having a bad breath is not chewing the food properly which means saliva that helps to soften food and provides lubricant, is not functioning properly. Other reason maybe due to dental plaque, allergic reaction to some food that you might not be aware of, improper management of dog foods, bacterial infection in saliva, digestion problems, tooth decaying etc. All these reasons may cause not only bad breath but could damage overall health of your dog. Without proper guidance of experienced vets, your dog might suffer from serious health risk which could be permanent.
If taken care from the beginning, you dog could enjoy a healthy life and also brings smile on your family everyday. So what you need to do is apply basic steps to avoid bad breath of your dog.
There are various toothbrush especially made for dogs with meat flavored toothpaste that you can buy from market. Using the toothbrush on daily basis builds strong resistance to other bacterial diseases which are main reason for bad breath and other oral infections as well. You may be surprise to know that if your dog's teeth remain strong and healthy, he can live more, up to 5 years in addition. Never ever use human toothpaste.
Avoid feeding your dog chocolates and do not mess with routine food intake of your dog. Search around the market for best food that is suitable for your dog. It depends on age, breed of a dog and likes or dislikes, consulting with vets will help to list down the healthy diet for your dog.
One of the most popular ways to freshen up the your dog's breath is giving the favorite treats that is especially formulated to freshen up the mouth, makes teeth strong and kills bacterial attacks which ultimately gives fresh breath.
However, if the bad breath doesn't stops then your dog might be in serious health risk so it would be good idea to check in vet clinic as soon as possible before it gets too late.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Looking For a Bad Breath Cure For Dogs? Let Me Tell You What You Should Do
By Joshua Adams
It's very important that if your dog has bad breath that you don't ignore it. I learnt this the hard way because I lost a dog to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves the buildup of tartar which is the main culprit for bad breath. What happens is that tartar accumulates on the teeth and promotes the growth of a nasty odour and harmful bacteria. If that bacteria becomes too excessive it will cause the gums to become inflamed and it will further go on to damage the tissue, it may even reach other parts of the body and cause infection.
Normally it is seen that older dogs are more prone to bad breath than younger dogs due to the excessive tartar build up over the years unless of course the dog has had regular dental cleaning done.
So if your dog has bad breath then you need to take him to the vet to have his teeth examined. The vet will give your dog a thorough examination and assess what is causing the bad breath in order to rule out any serious illnesses. Once the vet has examined your dog then he will be able to advise you on what's happening and what measures you should take based upon his findings.
To be perfectly honest with you it's better that you start brushing your dog's teeth at a very early age. As they say prevention is better than cure. There are many good toothpastes on the market which can be used to brush your dog's teeth. They come in different flavours like poultry and beef flavour which your dog will really enjoy. Initially you may have some difficulty brushing your dog's teeth but over a period of time your dog will become used to it.
In addition to brushing your dog's teeth you can also give your dog some chew toys and bones which really help fight tartar when they chew on them. Some dogs don't really like chewing on these chews and bones so for those dog's you can try and Tartar Buster. My dog really likes tartar busters, they are 3 inches in diameter and have proven really effective in getting rid of the tartar build up in his mouth. But as with anything, you have to make sure that your dog does not swallow any large chunks of this stuff because he may choke on it.
If the tartar build up is quite excessive then the vet may recommend to conduct cleaning under sedation. You just need to be wary that this may be pricey and it may cause some risk to your dog's health if your dog is quite aged. But in my opinion it is worth taking a risk in order to avoid any future life threatening complications.
It's very important that if your dog has bad breath that you don't ignore it. I learnt this the hard way because I lost a dog to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves the buildup of tartar which is the main culprit for bad breath. What happens is that tartar accumulates on the teeth and promotes the growth of a nasty odour and harmful bacteria. If that bacteria becomes too excessive it will cause the gums to become inflamed and it will further go on to damage the tissue, it may even reach other parts of the body and cause infection.
Normally it is seen that older dogs are more prone to bad breath than younger dogs due to the excessive tartar build up over the years unless of course the dog has had regular dental cleaning done.
So if your dog has bad breath then you need to take him to the vet to have his teeth examined. The vet will give your dog a thorough examination and assess what is causing the bad breath in order to rule out any serious illnesses. Once the vet has examined your dog then he will be able to advise you on what's happening and what measures you should take based upon his findings.
To be perfectly honest with you it's better that you start brushing your dog's teeth at a very early age. As they say prevention is better than cure. There are many good toothpastes on the market which can be used to brush your dog's teeth. They come in different flavours like poultry and beef flavour which your dog will really enjoy. Initially you may have some difficulty brushing your dog's teeth but over a period of time your dog will become used to it.
In addition to brushing your dog's teeth you can also give your dog some chew toys and bones which really help fight tartar when they chew on them. Some dogs don't really like chewing on these chews and bones so for those dog's you can try and Tartar Buster. My dog really likes tartar busters, they are 3 inches in diameter and have proven really effective in getting rid of the tartar build up in his mouth. But as with anything, you have to make sure that your dog does not swallow any large chunks of this stuff because he may choke on it.
If the tartar build up is quite excessive then the vet may recommend to conduct cleaning under sedation. You just need to be wary that this may be pricey and it may cause some risk to your dog's health if your dog is quite aged. But in my opinion it is worth taking a risk in order to avoid any future life threatening complications.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Man's Best Stench - The Causes of Your Dog's Bad Breath
By Otto Kreistler
It's a sad and quite expensive fact that of all the members of the family, it's not only the human members that suffer from dental problems. Many times and in spite of tougher teeth in general it's the canines of the family that suffer from trouble with their teeth, gums and mouths. Maybe it's because of all the stuff they eat, maybe it's because of the fact that they chew so darned much or maybe it's because their teeth obviously don't get as much attention as ours, but our dogs are very often victims of that immortal turn-off in humans-bad breath!
You need not fret however, because there are truly a lot of ways that you can get rid of your pooch's oral stench, just as much as there are countless ways for you to get rid of yours. But before you do that it's imperative to know the causes of these horrible smells. Here are a few reasons why your dog's breath can smell like something died in its mouth:
- Check What He Eats: Chances are that his favorite dog food isn't causing it and his meal-bones are probably doing more to remedy the situation than to actually make it worse. So what are the usual culprits? Dogs are known to eat and chew on a lot of very weird stuff. Soil, dead plants, garbage, and even his own droppings are fair game for your dog if you give him the opportunity. So make sure he stays away from all of these, as they can cause instant bad breath.
- Check Your Dog's Health: Foul breath can sometimes be an indication that something may be severely wrong with your pet's health. It could be a case of an abscessed tooth or something worse like a gastrointestinal problem. So frequent trips to the vet definitely help.
- Gingivitis: Just like you, your dog's gums aren't safe from the hammering it goes through everyday. This is caused by dental plaque and comes with redness and swelling. Treatment of this usually is dependent on the medical history of your pet.
It's important that you know all the possible causes of your dog's bad breath before you take action.
It's a sad and quite expensive fact that of all the members of the family, it's not only the human members that suffer from dental problems. Many times and in spite of tougher teeth in general it's the canines of the family that suffer from trouble with their teeth, gums and mouths. Maybe it's because of all the stuff they eat, maybe it's because of the fact that they chew so darned much or maybe it's because their teeth obviously don't get as much attention as ours, but our dogs are very often victims of that immortal turn-off in humans-bad breath!
You need not fret however, because there are truly a lot of ways that you can get rid of your pooch's oral stench, just as much as there are countless ways for you to get rid of yours. But before you do that it's imperative to know the causes of these horrible smells. Here are a few reasons why your dog's breath can smell like something died in its mouth:
- Check What He Eats: Chances are that his favorite dog food isn't causing it and his meal-bones are probably doing more to remedy the situation than to actually make it worse. So what are the usual culprits? Dogs are known to eat and chew on a lot of very weird stuff. Soil, dead plants, garbage, and even his own droppings are fair game for your dog if you give him the opportunity. So make sure he stays away from all of these, as they can cause instant bad breath.
- Check Your Dog's Health: Foul breath can sometimes be an indication that something may be severely wrong with your pet's health. It could be a case of an abscessed tooth or something worse like a gastrointestinal problem. So frequent trips to the vet definitely help.
- Gingivitis: Just like you, your dog's gums aren't safe from the hammering it goes through everyday. This is caused by dental plaque and comes with redness and swelling. Treatment of this usually is dependent on the medical history of your pet.
It's important that you know all the possible causes of your dog's bad breath before you take action.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Are You Looking For a Dog Bad Breath Remedy? Let Me Tell You 3 Remedies That Won't Cost You a Penny
By Joshua Adams
If your dog has bad breath then I'm sure that you want to discover an effective remedy that will instantly bring back your dog's fresh, odorless breath that he once had.
Now the first thing that you need to do is to give your dog a good physical checkup to see that there is no tartar build up in his mouth and that the gums are not swollen and they are not bleeding. The reason why you need to do this is because most instances of bad breath in dog's is caused by poor oral hygiene. So once you have established that the breath is not foul due to tartar build up or gum issues in the mouth then you can move on to try other things to eliminate that awful smell.
The next thing that you want to do is make sure that your dog is not eating its own waste. Many times dogs develop a habit of eating their own feces this is caused mainly due to lack of a vital vitamins within their diet. So what you want to do is follow your dog a few times when he goes outside just to make sure that he is not eating his own waste and if you spot that he is eating his own waste then you need to try and pick up the waste before he starts putting his mouth in it. You can also purchase products off the market which can be sprinkled on the waste which will put the dog of eating it's own waste.
Another reason why dogs develop bad breath is because they start licking their anal glands and the reason why that happens is if you have no carpet in the house but rather you have laminate or vinyl flooring. Let me explain, I don't know if you have ever noticed or not but after dogs have relieved themselves they tend to drag themselves along a carpet or a rug in order to clean themselves. Obviously if there is no carpet or rug in the house then the dog will find it difficult to clean himself and hence will resort to licking himself. So if you do not have a carpet in your house then you may want to consider leaving a small piece of carpet in a corner so that your dog can use that to wipe himself.
If so far you are confident that your dog has perfect oral hygiene, is not consuming its own waste and is not licking the anal glands then you would next look at their diet. Cheap diets are known to be inferior in quality and hence lack vital digestive enzymes which in turn causes dogs and other animals to develop bad breath because their food has not been digested properly. So if you are giving your dog a slightly cheaper diet then it may be worth changing their diet to see if it makes a difference on their bad breath. Good diets to consider are raw diets because you know exactly what your dog is eating and a dry diet. Try and stay away from canned diets because they are known to develop plaque in the mouth very easily due to their softness.
If your dog has bad breath then I'm sure that you want to discover an effective remedy that will instantly bring back your dog's fresh, odorless breath that he once had.
Now the first thing that you need to do is to give your dog a good physical checkup to see that there is no tartar build up in his mouth and that the gums are not swollen and they are not bleeding. The reason why you need to do this is because most instances of bad breath in dog's is caused by poor oral hygiene. So once you have established that the breath is not foul due to tartar build up or gum issues in the mouth then you can move on to try other things to eliminate that awful smell.
The next thing that you want to do is make sure that your dog is not eating its own waste. Many times dogs develop a habit of eating their own feces this is caused mainly due to lack of a vital vitamins within their diet. So what you want to do is follow your dog a few times when he goes outside just to make sure that he is not eating his own waste and if you spot that he is eating his own waste then you need to try and pick up the waste before he starts putting his mouth in it. You can also purchase products off the market which can be sprinkled on the waste which will put the dog of eating it's own waste.
Another reason why dogs develop bad breath is because they start licking their anal glands and the reason why that happens is if you have no carpet in the house but rather you have laminate or vinyl flooring. Let me explain, I don't know if you have ever noticed or not but after dogs have relieved themselves they tend to drag themselves along a carpet or a rug in order to clean themselves. Obviously if there is no carpet or rug in the house then the dog will find it difficult to clean himself and hence will resort to licking himself. So if you do not have a carpet in your house then you may want to consider leaving a small piece of carpet in a corner so that your dog can use that to wipe himself.
If so far you are confident that your dog has perfect oral hygiene, is not consuming its own waste and is not licking the anal glands then you would next look at their diet. Cheap diets are known to be inferior in quality and hence lack vital digestive enzymes which in turn causes dogs and other animals to develop bad breath because their food has not been digested properly. So if you are giving your dog a slightly cheaper diet then it may be worth changing their diet to see if it makes a difference on their bad breath. Good diets to consider are raw diets because you know exactly what your dog is eating and a dry diet. Try and stay away from canned diets because they are known to develop plaque in the mouth very easily due to their softness.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Bad Breath in Dogs - What Are the Causes?
By Betsy Reinier
Bad breath in dogs are most commonly caused by dental disorders. Check your dogs teeth to see if there is tartar buildup or gum inflammation. Be sure to check all the teeth clear to the back of his mouth. It's harder to see, but it's important to check all of his teeth.
If there is no obvious tarter buildup on his teeth and the gums are the normal pinkish gray color, then check out the skin involving the lip folds. Sometimes there is a skin disease involving the fold of the lips that can smell like bad breath. This is a dermatological problem.
Brushing your dogs teeth on a regular schedule is the best way to protect their teeth and gums. Toothpaste that is made especially for dogs is needed, as it can be swallowed without any harm to the dog. (Never brush the dogs teeth with human toothpaste, as it is meant to be spit out and dogs can't spit out toothpaste, so they have to swallow it and that is very dangerous to their health).
Dogs can also have "bad oral odors" in their mouth from eating their own feces or another animals feces. It's a nasty habit, but it can be corrected. (Note: try putting cayenne pepper or Tabasco on the feces -- or buy a food additive such as Forbid. You can also put a small bit of pineapple in their food every feeding for awhile, as this makes the feces taste bitter. The best way of course, is to keep the feces picked up so they won't have a chance to eat it).
Be sure to take your dog for a yearly check-up, with your veterinarian. (Schedule your dogs dental check-up in the month of February, as it's dental month for canines). Your Veterinarian can spot problems before they get out of hand. If it's to late to save a dogs tooth, it will have to be pulled. Your veterinarian can also show you the proper way to clean your dogs teeth and tell you what dog "chews" are save for your dog to chew on to help keep the tarter and plaque buildup under control.
Bad breath in dogs are most commonly caused by dental disorders. Check your dogs teeth to see if there is tartar buildup or gum inflammation. Be sure to check all the teeth clear to the back of his mouth. It's harder to see, but it's important to check all of his teeth.
If there is no obvious tarter buildup on his teeth and the gums are the normal pinkish gray color, then check out the skin involving the lip folds. Sometimes there is a skin disease involving the fold of the lips that can smell like bad breath. This is a dermatological problem.
Brushing your dogs teeth on a regular schedule is the best way to protect their teeth and gums. Toothpaste that is made especially for dogs is needed, as it can be swallowed without any harm to the dog. (Never brush the dogs teeth with human toothpaste, as it is meant to be spit out and dogs can't spit out toothpaste, so they have to swallow it and that is very dangerous to their health).
Dogs can also have "bad oral odors" in their mouth from eating their own feces or another animals feces. It's a nasty habit, but it can be corrected. (Note: try putting cayenne pepper or Tabasco on the feces -- or buy a food additive such as Forbid. You can also put a small bit of pineapple in their food every feeding for awhile, as this makes the feces taste bitter. The best way of course, is to keep the feces picked up so they won't have a chance to eat it).
Be sure to take your dog for a yearly check-up, with your veterinarian. (Schedule your dogs dental check-up in the month of February, as it's dental month for canines). Your Veterinarian can spot problems before they get out of hand. If it's to late to save a dogs tooth, it will have to be pulled. Your veterinarian can also show you the proper way to clean your dogs teeth and tell you what dog "chews" are save for your dog to chew on to help keep the tarter and plaque buildup under control.
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