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Addressing and freshening bad breath

 

This article lists the risks and causes of a pet's bad breath and provides top tips by professionals on how to address and prevent it.

Smelling bad : what causes bad breath?

Whether it has been an ongoing issue or you have just
recently noticed it, your pet’s bad breath might be the sign
of an underlying condition. Identifying the causes is the first
step toward getting rid of your pet’s bad breath. Even
though cats and dogs aren’t known for their fresh breath and their
dental hygiene, you will easily make the difference with their
usual smell and that of feces or a dead fish.

 

  • Periodontal Disease
  • Bad Snacking Habits
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney or Liver Disease
  • Imbalanced Gut Microbiota

Freshening your Pet’s Breath

Though your pet’s bad breath depends on the origin of
the smell, there is a wide variety of solutions that will
surely help improve your pet’s breath smell issues.
 

  • Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian
  • Clean your companion's teeth regularly and use the appropriate chew or water additive
     

Once the underlying issue is taken care of and regular oral hygiene is applied, your pet’s bad breath will surely fade away.

Preventing your pet’s stinky breath

Despite the numerous options to treat your pet’s smelly breath, most of the time, prevention is better than cure. As there are many solutions to treat a smelly breath, here are 4 ways to help you to act before it even occurs.

  • Brush Your Pet’s Teeth on a Regular Basis
  • Use Water Additive Intended For Oral Hygiene 
  • Give Your Pet Efficient Dental Treats
  • Limit Your Pet's Access To Unpleasant Snacks

So let's sum it up

Why does my pet's breath smell bad?
  • Periodontal disease
  • Bad snacking habits
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Dietary or Microbiome issues
  • Fishy diet
How to address bad breath?
  • Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental cleaning and rule out any other potential disease
  • Clean your pet's teeth regularly using toothpaste/toothbrush, dental treats like Veggiedent® FR3SH® or water additives like Aquadent FR3SH to freshen the breath.
How to prevent bad breath after a professional dental cleaning?
  • Brush your pet's teeth on a regular basis
  • Use water additive intended for oral hygiene
  • Give your pet scientifically-proven and efficient dental chews
  • Limit access to unpleasant snacks
  • Feed them a healthy diet and make them exercise
  • Schedule regular veterinarian check-ups
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Water additives
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