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Addressing and freshening bad breath

 

Maintaining your dog or cat’s dental hygiene is key to preventing issues like tartar build-up and bad breath. Learn about the common causes and potential health risks behind unpleasant pet breath. 

Smelling bad : what causes bad breath?

Whether it has been an ongoing issue or you have just
recently noticed it, your pet’s bad breath might be a sign
of an underlying condition. Identifying the causes is the first
step toward getting rid of your pet’s bad breath. 
Some causes could be:

  • Periodontal disease
  • Bad snacking habits
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Imbalanced gut microbiome

Freshening your pet’s breath

While the cause of your pet’s bad breath can vary, there are many effective ways to help improve it.

  • Start by scheduling a check-up with your veterinarian to look for any underlying causes (such as kidney disease).
  • Start regular at-home care, such as brushing your pet’s teeth and using recommended dental chews or water additives. 

Once any underlying issues are addressed and a consistent oral hygiene routine is in place, you’ll notice your pet’s breath becoming noticeably fresher.

Preventing your pet’s stinky breath

Despite the numerous options to treat your pet’s smelly breath, most of the time, prevention is better than cure. As there are many solutions to treat a smelly breath, here are 3 ways to help you to act before it even occurs.

  • Brush your pet’s teeth on a regular basis
  • Use a water additive to help with oral hygiene  
  • Give your pet an effective dental treat

So let's sum it up

Why does my pet's breath smell bad?
  • Periodontal disease
  • Bad snacking habits
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Dietary or microbiome issues
  • Fishy diet
How to address bad breath?
  • Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental cleaning and rule out any other potential disease.
  • Clean your pet's teeth regularly using toothpaste/toothbrush, dental treats like Veggiedent® FR3SH™ or water additives like Aquadent® FR3SH™ to freshen their breath.
How to prevent bad breath after a professional dental cleaning?
  • Brush your pet's teeth on a regular basis.
  • Use water additive intended for oral hygiene.
  • Give your pet scientifically-proven and effective dental chews.
  • Schedule regular veterinarian check-ups.
Dental chews
  • Veggiedent® FR3SH™

    Veggiedent® FR3SH™ Dental Chews offer a healthy solution in removing plaque and tartar to help keep your pet’s breath fresh.

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Water additives
  • Aquadent® FR3SH™

    A dental solution which helps maintain fresh breath as well as supporting healthy teeth and gums by controlling plaque in dog's and cat's.

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Toothbrush & Toothpaste
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