Feb 20, 2008

Doggy Bad Breath

It is really horrible when you have a great dog that comes and greats you from that long day at work and you can not stand to get close to her/him becuase they have the worst doggy breath possible. A dogs breath can say alot about their health and their teeth just like human breath can. And bad dog breath can be just as offensive as bad human breath. But a dog can not relaly correct the problem without their owners help. There are things that you can do before your dogs problems get worse. I like this article that explains it best...

Bad breath, medically termed 'halitosis,' is a common problem reported by pet owners. The most common cause of halitosis is some sort of dental problem. Bacteria, saliva, and food particles can form plaque, which causes bad breath. This can further develop into gingivitis, or worse, periodontal disease, which will make the breath even more unpleasant.
In addition to dental problems, other causes of bad breath include: read more here..