Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath

RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post By soquili (Guest Post) (08/15/2008) Been there and done that with our two year old rescued Chihuahua. Dog food contains grains and veggies which if you research dogs cannot digest. Dog food companies use it for fillers. That is why dogs poops so much. All that pricey food you put in a dog isn't digestet only a very small part of it is. That why they have to add allt he vitimins they spout so much about. I urge you to research feeding your dog raw. A good place to start is a website called rawmeatybones. it isn't a cure all for everything but it sure works wonders on a lot of things and is so much better for you dog and can easily be done with a litte work as cheaply as feeding dog food or cheaper. Our rescued Chi. was nothing but a skeleton and was mostly hairless on the bottom have of her body belly and legs. Her teeth didn't need to be cleaned and were fine, but her breath would knock you down from accross the room. After putting her on a raw meat diet. She is fat, shiny has no bad breath, all kinds of hair, less fleas and is very happy now. We also have a rat terrier (terror) oh did I say that, lol we have had her for about 6 years and she is a very hyper dog but after being on raw for a few months has calmed down a lot and is a lot more enjoyable to be around. I also foster dogs on a temp. basis while they are waiting for or traveling to a new foster home. They are all put on raw and the difference is amazing. I have them from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. Bonus are that raw fed dogs never need their teeth cleaned, are a lot healther and have a lot less vet bill. More and more of todays show dogs are even being fed raw. it would be worth looking into. Do not just jump into it do your research. There is a great yahoo group on feeding raw you can google, that can be a great help for those jsut getting started and how to go about it. A raw diet does not contain veggies. It is 80% raw meat, 10% bone, 10% organ meats. Good luck Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post by Kidbiz (1) | (08/07/2008) Contact I also have a pom who had a problem with bad breath. I learned that corn in the kibble can cause it. We bought her a good kibble made without corn and the problem disappeared. Give it a try! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post By (Guest Post) (08/06/2008) She may be a chewer if you give her something else to chew on. Dogs who chew real bones, marrow and all, from the butcher or meat counter usually do not have bad breath. For a couple of bucks, it's worth a try. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post by soochatty (5) | (08/06/2008) Profile | Contact I would never give my furbaby Greenies. Much too chancy. My little guy has never had bad breath or tartar on his teeth because from the very beginning I have put OXIFRESH ORAL HYGENE SOLUTION in his drinking water. It works great. You can learn about it and buy it from the web page. go to oxifresh.com and click on pet care. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post by kimhis (941) | (08/05/2008) Contact I have to add to those saying "NO GREENIES", since pieces not only get stuck in the intestines, they swell up with water and become a life-threatening agonizingly painful crisis in a short time, so usually the surgery is too late! yes, every dog needs its teeth brushed. There is nothing special about an official dog brush, just use a kiddie brush that is soft and comfortable on the gums. It is important to clean the gum edge, so don't back off from brushing there. My dog likes the cheese that comes in a spray can and squirts out like noodles. I put it on the toothbrush and all the time she's licking, I'm brushing, and a couple good scrubs per spot is all I try for. I started by just letting her lick it off. I never hold onto her head, I only do what she will allow, and I do turn her head left and right with one finger on the side of her muzzle. Never a power struggle, just very delicious toothpaste and a comfortable brush. At first she bled, but I knew that was because her gums had started to get infected a little, and they got healthy quickly, so by the fifth day there was no bleeding. Then to finish, I let her stand there and keep licking the brush for a few seconds. God bless you and your dog! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post By Oberhund (Guest Post) (08/05/2008) Be careful giving your dog Greenies. I've heard that if they swallow a big chunk it can get stuck in their intestines. Make sure to supervise your dog if you decide to give a Greenie. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post By (Guest Post) (08/05/2008) Try to change her to a different food-could be stomach/digestive issues. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post by Deeli (102) | (08/05/2008) Contact I am thinking since your doggies breath smells good for a few days after cleaning that it might just be she needs her teeth brushed daily like we humans need to ;-) Your vet can recommend and sell you an appropriate tooth brush and tooth paste :-) My dad had a poodle who needed her teeth brushed daily because of, not only breath, but also plaque problems ... Once she got used to it, she loved it and my dad didn't have to smell icky breath or spend so much money on vet dental care as often after that :-) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of a Dog's Bad Breath Post By pet Lover (Guest Post) (08/05/2008) You might try a few cheap and easy things first. Since your dog doesn't like to chew; I'd skip the Greenies. They're PRICEY and I haven't found many dogs that really like them. Make sure your dog is really getting enough water. Bacteria and fungus tend to grow when we're dehydrated; not when our systems are well flushed. Like with people, yogurt can eliminate bad breath in most cases where the cause is the stomach. Try mixing in some with the dog's food. As always, go slowly and stick with plain, low fat stuff. Look at what the dog is eating in an unbiased way. People tend to treat small dogs like kings instead of dogs adn it really is a disservice to the dogs. Is the dog getting a lot of sugary or fatty foods? (YES, crumbs and "bites" count too!) A lot of very processed foods so the snacks look like something else? Sharing some snacks of yours that he happens to love? Remember a small "people" cookie is a big portion to a 7 lb dog. If so, try going with healthier and less processed foods, but do it slowly. A fast change could cause more problems than it helps. Even if your dog is not a chewer, you might try to get him interested in some natural snacks. Many dogs do like carrots, broccoli stalks, cantaloupe, etc. While the veggies are good for the dog; it's the chewing action that stimulates the flow of saliva that's important here. Again, a flushed system has less bacteria and fungus. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid Of Dog's Bad Breath Post by Cyinda (689) | (08/04/2008) Profile | Contact With people as well as pets, if their breath is bad & it's NOT their teeth, it's usually their stomach. He may not be digesting his food properly. I'd try changing his food or using digestive enzymes. These simple things can really make a difference. Also, try "Greenies". They'll send you a free sample. Not only do these have chlorophyl (which is great for bad breath) but they also have a process that helps plaque not stick to dogs & cat's teeth. They really work to help keep their teeth clean & my cat absolutely LOVES them! http://www.greenies.com/en_US/FreeSample/ PS. I don't know if your dog will eat wheat grass (the kind you buy growing in flats at the pet store) but if he will, then this can really help his breath. You can also buy supplements that are high in chlorophyl. Remember anything green is high in chlorophyl. * You can plant your own wheat grass. Just buy unprocessed wheat in the large bins at the grocery, heath food store or feed store & plant it in soil & water daily. It's best eaten when it's under 6 inches long, as this is when it's the most tender & sweet. Don't give your dog to much or he may throw it back up. Just a teaspoon several times a day for a medium size dog is enough & maybe 2 teaspoons for a larger dog. This does not have to be chewed to work (it's all about getting it into the stomach) but of course chewing the grass could help even more. Report Spam or Abuse