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My Breath Stinks:
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath...NOW!
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Your Dog's Bad Breath
How
is that breath of your beloved pet? Don’t
you just love it when he licks your face, giving you all of
his undivided love and devotion! Telling you how much he loves
you right there in your face is a part of dog love. Do you
enjoy that breath or do you turn away fanning the air with
your hand and dashing to find the doggie breath mints? Just
as our breath can change depending on how well we take care
of our teeth and gums so can our pet’s breath change. If we
don’t provide the appropriate periodontal care for our dogs,
their breath will become worse before we ever see an improvement
with those doggie breath biscuits we keep tossing at them.
A
dog’s mouth has copious amounts of bacteria that contribute
the bad breath (halitosis) they have. Along with the bacteria,
if your dog enjoys eating foul things well then obviously their
breath will stink all the more. So one of the ways to determine
what the cause of the noxious odor escaping from your pet’s
mouth is to determine what they have eaten. If you notice that
they have not indulged in cat poop or the like, then take a
good look at their teeth and gums and assess whether or not
a visit should be paid to the veterinarian.
Gum disease (periodontitis) in humans is not as life threatening
as it can be for our pets. Gum disease (periodontitis)
can actually diminish the amount of time we get to spend with
them
by up to two years. This is due to the fact that the bacteria
that produces gum disease (periodontitis) can actually enter
the blood stream and from there, wreck havoc on their bodies
as well as shorten their life span. The systemic problems can
be one of the reasons your dog’s breath has changed.
Brushing your dog’s teeth is one of the best ways to decrease
the opportunity for gum disease (periodontitis) to develop.
If you are one who prefers not to do this task or even if your
dog looks at you when he sees the toothbrush and runs the other
direction, usually over the furniture and through the door,
then maybe you are better off taking them to the veterinarian
to complete this important task in your pet’s oral health care.
There are several items on the market that can also help in
treating bad breath (halitosis) and oral health care:
- Treats impregnated with plaque-busting substances
- Tartar-control rinses
- Sprays
- Gel
- Wipes
Each of these items can be beneficial in making sure that
your dog has the best possible breath short of keeping him
out of the cat’s litter box.
How
does your dog eat? Does he chew his food slowly and take
his time or does he become thoroughly excitable at the thought
of dinner time, tries to knock you over to get to his dish
and by the time you put the dog food away and turn around,
he is done? Well, if it is the latter and you buy dry dog food
with the hope that it is better for his teeth because it helps
get rid of the plaque build-up, you are partially right. Dry
dog food is intended to benefit your pet by helping to remove
plaque. The only issue is that your dog probably never tasted
the food to begin with but rather inhaled it! Does that mean
you should not care what he eats? Absolutely not, on the other
hand, you may want to take a good look at exactly how much
that dry dog food eating. This amount can help you determine
how much is actually helping in the battle of gum disease. In conclusion, if your dog’s gums and teeth are healthy –
wonderful. If they could use a bit of help and you are not
comfortable brushing or giving your dog the rinses that are
available, be sure to take them to the veterinarian so that
they can receive the proper care. Proper dental care is necessary
to not only increase their life span, but also to increase
your pleasure as they lap up your face when they show their
affection. Also, the greenies and treat biscuits that are intended
to help with plaque and breath control are better than not
doing anything at all. #
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: 2006
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