Dear dog owners, have you ever noticed that your puppy sometimes smells strange when it opens its mouth? A veterinarian reminds: If your dog often has bad breath, there may be 5 problems!

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Insufficient oral hygiene

Just like us humans need to brush our teeth regularly, dogs also need to clean their mouths regularly. If your dog's teeth are not brushed for a long time, food residue and bacteria will breed in the mouth, causing bad breath.

Dental calculus, periodontal disease, kidney failure

If the dog’s oral hygiene is not properly cleaned for a long time, dental calculus will gradually form. Dental calculus will not only turn your dog’s teeth yellow and black, but it can also easily cause periodontal disease and lead to bad breath; dogs with kidney failure will also have a peculiar smell in their mouths.

Indigestion

Dogs’ digestive systems are relatively sensitive. If they eat inappropriate food, or eat too much and too much miscellaneous food, they are prone to indigestion. Indigestion can cause food to ferment in your dog's stomach, producing an unpleasant odor that can then be emitted through the mouth.

Lack of water

Dogs need enough water every day to keep their bodies functioning properly. If your dog drinks too little water, his mouth will become dry and bacteria can easily breed, causing bad breath.

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Eat something with a peculiar smell

Dogs are very curious and want to smell and bite everything they see. Sometimes, they accidentally eat some smelly things, such as rotten food, garbage, etc. These things ferment in the dog's mouth and produce an unpleasant odor.

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Here are some tips for you to easily solve your dog’s bad breath problem!

The first tip: Brush your dog’s teeth regularly

Yes, dogs need to brush their teeth too! Brushing your dog's teeth regularly can effectively remove food residue and bacteria in the mouth and reduce the occurrence of bad breath. You can choose a special dog toothbrush and toothpaste, or use your fingers to wrap gauze and dip it in light salt water to gently wipe your dog's teeth.

Top 2: Adjust the dog’s diet

The dog’s diet will also affect its breath. To make your dog's breath fresher, you can adjust his diet to make it healthier. For example, you can choose some dog food with high absorption rate for your dog to promote food digestion and absorption and reduce the occurrence of bad breath.

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Third tip: Let your dog drink more water

Drinking more water can help your dog keep his mouth moist and reduce the growth of bacteria. Therefore, make sure your dog has fresh water to drink at all times.