What causes bad breath?
Tooth or gum disease
Tooth decay, gum disease, or infection can cause bad breath
Lift its lips to check for tartar, gums Whether it is inflamed or swollen
Although teeth are also checked during routine physical examinations, if you suspect that there is a problem with your teeth, you can make a special trip to check again
Nephropathy
Nephropathy affects normal metabolism, and impurities that should be excreted accumulate in the blood
Eventually, it will cause bad breath, which smells a bit like ammonia
Toxic substances
Although every dog is unique, they have a little It’s the same “eat everything”, and it will also cause some harmful things to be eaten by mistake.
Toxic substances are too numerous to list, if they smell bad, it usually causes the same bad breath in dogs
In case of accidental consumption of rat poison, please seek medical attention as soon as possible
Diabetes
Diabetes, especially diabetic ketoacidosis, may cause a sweet Sweet, fruity bad breath
If left unchecked, it can affect the immune system, which can lead to the unbridled expansion of oral bacteria
foreign body
Some things that can’t be eaten but dogs will eat
such as fish hooks, stickers, etc. These can also cause bad breath and some may stick in the mouth or on the teeth
Eating poop or other animal carcasses can also cause bad breath
Oral tumors
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Oral tumors grow so fast that blood vessels sometimes can’t keep up, resulting in necrotic areas
Bacteria take the opportunity to occupy, and these bacteria usually cause bad breath
Because oral tumors vary in shape and size, such as lumps or discoloration in the mouth, medical attention is recommended
diet
In this regard, dogs There are pros and cons to both dry and wet food. Some dry food can help clean teeth comprehensively. Wet food has enough water and is also good for the dog’s mouth.
But there are too many types and brands of dog food. If you want to determine whether your current diet has If you have any questions, you can talk to the veterinarian
