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Jan 28 2016

Dealing With Dog Breath

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While your dog’s breath might not always smell minty fresh, it also shouldn’t be so offensive that you want to get away. If your dog’s bad breath knocks your socks off, it’s probably not normal and should be addressed. So what’s causing that stinky breath and what can you do about it?

Causes

Before you can treat the bad breath, you need to understand what the root cause is. There are several potential reasons for bad breath in dogs, including:

Periodontal and dental diseases

Diet

Teething

Medical Issues

Solutions

Solutions will differ depending on the cause:

Tooth brushing and oral chews

Veterinary dental cleaning

Parsley

Change in diet

Schedule a visit to the vet

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