When a dog has bad breath, an unpleasant smell comes out of the dog's mouth. What happens to humans can also happen to our four-legged friends. The reasons for this vary, but it is usually due to poor dental care. Simple plaque contains a lot of bacteria, the waste products of which pollute our noses. This can also lead to inflammation or even rotting teeth, which is why you should always keep an eye on your dog's dental care. With BARF dog food, bones and cartilage can help to roughly remove plaque.
In addition to plaque, bad breath in dogs is a common indicator of illness. That's why staff in veterinary practices quickly become alert when someone says, "My dog's mouth smells." In addition to dental diseases such as periodontitis or broken teeth, metabolic diseases such as diabetes or even kidney failure are also possible causes. The experts can often even distinguish between possible causes when four-legged friends burp: a foul smell develops in the mouth, a sour smell comes from the stomach area, a sweet smell develops in metabolic diseases and in the case of kidney failure it smells like urine.
Other potential diseases include:
- tonsillitis
- salivary gland disease
- gastritis
- pneumonia
- autoimmune disease
The treatment of bad breath in dogs is difficult to answer, as there are simply too many possible approaches or causes that need to be combated. At the same time, you can stay calm if your dog has bad breath. Simply have your four-legged friend examined at the nearest veterinary practice and then see what happens next. The dog's mouth may smell bad because it was last fed strong-smelling food such as fish or tripe.
