{"id":283,"date":"2022-05-09T11:08:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T11:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/?p=283"},"modified":"2022-05-09T11:11:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T11:11:44","slug":"why-do-dogs-have-bad-breath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/why-do-dogs-have-bad-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs have bad breath"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A healthy dog\u2019s mouth should have a neutral smell. The causes of bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be due to poor oral hygiene, infection in the mouth, an imbalance in the digestive system\/gut, disease or something the dog ate. Because bad breath can be a sign of serious illness, it is important to find the cause so that you can treat the dog appropriately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24-683x1024.png\" alt=\"causes of bad breath in dogs\" class=\"wp-image-284 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-24.png 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Poor oral hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor oral hygiene can become a serious problem and will lead to among other things, bad breath. Plaque and bacterial buildup cause inflammation in the gums or root canals\/tooth decay can spread to your dog\u2019s vital organs. It is recommended to brush your dog\u2019s teeth every day with toothpaste safe for dogs (some human toothpaste contains xylitol, which is poisonous for dogs). You can read our blog about how to brush your dog\u2019s teeth&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/how-to-care-for-your-dogs-teeth\/\">here<\/a>. You can also give your dog chew toys and dentastix to promote oral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/features\/dogs-teeth-toothaches-problems#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Signs<\/a>&nbsp;of poor oral health and pain in the mouth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>plaque on the teeth (looks like stains)&nbsp;<\/li><li>red inflamed gums<\/li><li>bleeding gums<\/li><li>loose teeth<\/li><li>cracked or broken teeth<\/li><li>your dog seems to avoid chewing his food, or even avoids eating \u2013 this can be due to pain<\/li><li>head shyness&nbsp;(does not want to be touched on the head or snout)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Mouth injury and infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs love to chew on sticks and bones \u2013 which can cause injuries in the mouth. Teeth can break or crack from chewing on bones and sticks, and sharp edges can cut the gums.&nbsp;&nbsp;A cracked or broken tooth should always be looked at by the vet. Nala had a cracked upper molar, which had to be removed by a vet\/animal dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Foreign objects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue that may result from chewing on sticks or bones can occur if they splinter. Fragments from sticks\/twigs and bones can get lodged between the teeth, or in the gum or tongue \u2013&nbsp; causing both pain and infection. The area around the splinter\/foreign object will become red, inflamed, painful, and can start bleeding. Sometimes you can see the piece of bone\/stick. In addition to a foul-smelling mouth, your dog may also struggle to eat because of the pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not remove the object\/splinter without the aid of a vet. Removing the splinter may cause bleeding, further infection or other damage. Your vet will be able to remove the object safely and clean the area thoroughly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18.png\" alt=\"causes of bad breath in dogs\" class=\"wp-image-286 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18-1024x288.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18-768x216.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18-1536x432.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Avlang-blogg-18-600x169.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/450;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Eating smelly things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the smelly breath is acute and subsides after a few minutes\/hours \u2013 your dog may have eaten something smelly such as a dead bird\/animal or poop. Items with a pungent smell such as a dead bird\/animal, poop or trash are especially appetizing for a dog. Secure your kitchen so your dog cannot get into the rubbish bin, and watch what she picks up in the garden and on walks to avoid the temptation of eating \u201cbad stuff\u201d.&nbsp;If eating smelly things becomes a recurring problem, it is advised to contact a dog trainer to help stop this behaviour. Eating dead birds\/animals or poop can be dangerous to your dog\u2019s health, so it is something that should be avoided. Read our blog about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nalahealth.dog\/my-dog-eats-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dogs eating poop<\/a>&nbsp;to learn what you can do at home to stop this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">Imbalanced microbiome&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The gut&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalbiome.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-shape-your-dogs-gut-health-digestion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">microbiome<\/a>&nbsp;has a significant impact on your dog\u2019s overall health. It is important for the proper digestion of nutrients, the immune system and mental health. The microbiome contains good bacteria, but if the microbiome is unhealthy, bad bacteria can flourish and among other things cause bad breath. If your dog has had antibiotics, this will often lead to an imbalance in the microbiome. Probiotics, good quality food and fibre can help to keep the gut microbiome happy and healthy.&nbsp;You can also add a tablespoon of organic, plain yoghurt or kefir to your dog&#8217;s diet to improve the microbiome. If Nala had gut issues, we used to give her 2-3 tablespoons of plain, organic yoghurt 3 times a week before bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some serious diseases can cause bad breath. This includes liver disease, diabetes and kidney disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/liver-disease-liver-failure-dogs#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liver disease<\/a>&nbsp;causes a particularly foul-smelling breath and is coupled with other symptoms like vomiting and loss of appetite. You will also see a yellowing of the gums, and the cornea (making the whites of the eye look yellow).<\/li><li>Diabetes will often result in a sweet breath with hints of acetone (nail polish remover). This is because diabetes causes an increase in ketones in the blood that have an acidic sweet smell. The most common type of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com\/diabetes-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diabetes<\/a>&nbsp;in dogs is type 1, which is the hereditary kind. Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease \u2013 often related to obesity. Other signs of diabetes are:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>frequent urination<\/li><li>hunger<\/li><li>weight loss<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Kidney disease will cause your dog\u2019s breath to smell like urine or ammonia. Your dog will also have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/kidney-problems-in-dogs#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sudden<\/a>&nbsp;changes in appetite, drinking habits and weight.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect your dog has a disease that is causing halitosis, take her to the veterinarian or animal hospital immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25-683x1024.png\" alt=\"preventing bad breath in dogs\" class=\"wp-image-287 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nalahealth.dog\/za\/app\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Hoykant-25.png 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\">How to prevent bad breath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, you have to maintain good oral hygiene by removing plaque and preventing oral disease. Ideally, you should brush your dog\u2019s teeth every day. It may be difficult to brush your puppies\u2019 teeth, so start early to desensitize them to this routine. You can also give your dog dental chews to aid in maintaining good oral health. If you like to give your dog a rawhide to chew, make sure it is safe and of good quality. Read our blog on how to brush your dog\u2019s teeth&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nalahealth.dog\/how-to-care-for-your-dogs-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, keep your dog\u2019s gut and weight healthy with good quality food, fibre and probiotics. This prevents bad bacteria from flourishing in your dog\u2019s digestive system. If your dog has an upset stomach,&nbsp; give her 2-3 tablespoons of plain, organic yoghurt or kefir before bedtime 3 times a week for two weeks or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor your dog\u2019s mouth regularly to check for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>foreign objects<\/li><li>cuts in the mouth&nbsp;<\/li><li>red, swollen gums<\/li><li>loose or cracked teeth&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see a foreign object that is stuck in the mouth,&nbsp; you should take your dog to the vet to have the object safely removed and the area cleaned. Removing objects yourself can cause bleeding and further infection.&nbsp;Broken or cracked teeth might have to be removed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy dog\u2019s mouth should have a neutral smell. The causes of bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be due to poor oral hygiene, infection in the mouth, an imbalance in the digestive system\/gut, disease or something the dog ate. 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