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Does Your Pet's Breath Stink?

This entry was posted on 2014-10-13 by Schalk.

Pet breath like we all know has that certain smell, but what do you do when your pets breath really smells bad and it just doesn't seem to get better? I suggest you start out by trying to establish the cause, could it be an:

· Infection

· Dental disease

· Something stuck in your pet’s mouth.

After which you may have to go visit your vet, what can you expect?

If you think your pet already has dental disease your vet will preform a dental procedure in which your pet will be anesthetized and its teeth cleaned or taken out if decayed. After this procedure you can continue feeding him dried food and brushing his teeth.

If your pet’s breath just really stinks your vet can help establish the cause. He may tell you that it’s an infection and your pet may just need antibiotics. It could also be an infected tooth root, which may need to be extracted.

If you think there is something stuck in your pets mouth then your vet will probably try to remove it while your pet is conscious but when this isn’t possible your pet will have to go under anesthetic.

Bad breath also known as halitosis is the result of odor producing bacteria that have built up in your pet’s mouth. If you pets bad breath persists you may want to visit your vet to get it checked out. In all instances you should treat halitosis as a red flag that should be explored further.

Prevention is the best way to deal with this:

Feeding your pet a dry food diet, like Hills Science Plan Oral Care for Dogs or Cats helps reduce the amount of tartar on your pet's teeth.

The Hills Oral Care dog food is a complete nutritional system that has enough nutrients to support overall oral health. Formulated with complex fibre which has an aligned structure in uniform kibble bite size efficient in removing tartar and plaque build-ups on tooth surface. Contains premium proteins that not only facilitate healthy muscle and bones but can also inhibit the development of plaque. With calcium that prevents further mineralisation of plaque to tartar for overall tooth and gums damage protection. Hill’s Science Diet Oral Care dog food has all the vitamins and minerals including antioxidants beneficial for overall and dental health in tasty chicken flavor.

The Hills Oral Care cat food is for adult felines from age 1 to 6 years old. Formulated with special blend of ingredients and nutrients that will support oral health and overall body condition this special cat food is excellent in providing optimum oral protection. Clinically proven safe and effective in reducing tartar buildups and plaque through the innovative kibble technology. Hills oral care cat food is essential in providing excellent dental protection on a daily basis through a well-formulated cat food whilst providing fresh breath. Fortified with over 50 vitamins and minerals ensuring overall health, proper weight management and improved immune system. Made with the finest ingredients and created to taste great that all cats will surely love.