Bad breath among pets like cats and dog are a very common medical condition. Bad breath is an unpleasant odor coming out of the pet’s mouth.
The main cause of pet bad breath is periodontal disease. The small particles of food that remain on the teeth of a pet for a long time starts to decompose. This decomposed food causes the growth of bacteria and the combination of bacteria, decomposed food and saliva produces plaque. Plaque is a soft yellowish coating on the surface of the tooth which creates bad odor. If unchecked it hardens and becomes tartar. The tartar that builds up on the teeth causes infection, inflammation and redness of the gums. The tartar infects the area where the gum and teeth meet and causes it to bleed separating the tooth from the gums. When the gums recede it breakdowns the structure that holds the teeth in the jaw. This way it creates more space for the bacteria and plaque to accumulate, worsening the situation and triggering bad breath. This tartar accumulation leads to periodontal disease and in severe cases the pet can even loose its teeth.
Another cause of bad breath in pets is sticking of food particles, hair or any external objects in their teeth or under the gums which when mixed with mouth air produces bad odor. In young pets, shedding of the baby teeth for new ones may produce foul smell. Though this is temporary and goes away once the pet develops new teeth. Other causes that lead to bad breath include liver or kidney diseases.
It is important to ensure timely routine checkups and cleanliness of pets to avoid bad breath among pets. Regular brushing of pet’s teeth, using mouthwashes and sprays to remove plaque ensures that the tartar does not build up. Diet also plays an important role in dental health and in the removal of bad breath. Crunchy biscuits, chewy treats and medicated bones minimize dental plaques. Removal of tartar from teeth or removal of the infected teeth also treats pet bad breath. Timely visits to a veterinarian is very important to minimize pet bad breath and for the overall health of a pet.
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