Not exact matches
The unfortunate thing is that
by the time the breath
smells bad or the
teeth are noticed to have disease, it is often too late to save the normal dental structure of the mouth.
Once the
teeth are polished and your dog's mouth is rinsed
by an anti-bacterial wash, the bacteria causing the odor have no place to attach to the
tooth, and you'll notice a bright, clean
smell coming from your pet's mouth.
The best way to start brushing his
teeth is
by mixing some garlic salt with water, dip an old toothbrush into the mixture and have your dog
smell, taste and chew on it.
The
smell is caused either
by the bacteria that grow on particles of food that become trapped between the
teeth or
by infections that start in the gums themselves.
Just like in humans, the symptoms of red, inflamed or even bleeding gums and the accompanying foul -
smelling breath can all be improved
by regularly cleaning your dog's
teeth.
Brushing your cat or dog's
teeth may seem intimidating at first, but you can begin
by letting your pet
smell the toothbrush and pet toothpaste (human toothpaste is not safe for pets!)
Convenient - does not spoil, can be left out all day Texture promotes healthy
teeth by abrasive action Cat may overeat because stomach is not full
Smell not offensive to owners Can be softened with gravy Reduces stool bulk / odour
Liver Problems: If your dog's breath is abnormally bad
smelling, and accompanied
by vomiting, and yellowish eyes or
teeth, this is a strong indicator of liver disease.