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Summary: Preventing bad breath in pets involves brushing their teeth regularly with a cat or dog-specific toothpaste and toothbrush, providing a high-quality diet of dry food and getting regular veterinary exams. Prevent bad breath in pets, which is often caused by periodontal disease, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz. She is a veterinarian specializing in small animals, and she has a lot of great advice for dog owners.read more
"Hi, I'm Dr. Aimee Beger, Veterinarian, and today, we're going to be talking about your pet's bad breath. Bad breath typically stems from a dental problem, like periodontal disease. That's the most common one that we see in animals. Periodontal disease includes gingivitis, or swelling of your pet's gums, as well as plaque or, and/or tartar accumulation on your pet's teeth. One thing that you can do to prevent tartar buildup on your pet is to brush their teeth regularly with a good doggy or kitty cat toothpaste and toothbrush, and also, to have them on a good quality diet, preferably a hard food. Bad breath can also be stemmed from abscess tooth roots or other infectious, or infections in your dog's mouth, so you would definitely want to have your veterinarian check out any smell that would be coming from your dog's mouth. We do have several products that are out on the market these days that you can talk to your vet about as well to help prevent further buildup."
eHow Article: How to Prevent Bad Breath in Pets