[Gingersmom]

Hi everyone! I am looking for suggestions on what I can do for Gingers really bad breath. I mean its not just normal doggie breath it smells like something died in her mouth.:? LOL She has a clean bill of health from the vets at the shelter were I got her from and I plan on taking her to a vet here locally within the next week but what can I do to help in the mean time? I tried to give her a greenie and she did not want anything to do with it. I am in the process of switching her over from Science Diet to Blue Buffalo but I don't think that would make her breath so bad.

Kindest Regards,
Amanda

[Yogi]

I generally find that shelter vets are not quite as thorough as ones personal vet.
Bad breath in dogs is usually related to gum or teeth problems but also could be gastrointestinal or even organ related. A complete check up by your vet will most likely yield the problem and source. Until then, you can only try disguising it. Good luck with it.

[Gingersmom]

Thanks Yogi. I am going to call a vet that a friend of mine recommended to me tomorrow to see when I can get her in there. I have not had a dog since I moved to Weaverville so I do not currently have my own vet but she said that her vet is great and really cares about the animals.

[Taming Rover]

Yes I would make quite certain that the vet checks your dogs teeth very thoroughly. My Lab (10) had a partly rotten tooth and her breath was so bad. When I brought her to the she nearly didn't notice it, it was one of the molars right in the back and the vet just checked the front teeth, I had to check myself and point out to her that one of the teeth was gray and looked unhealthy.
She got that tooth removed and her breath was so much better after that!
If your dog doesn't like the greenies try denta-sticks my dog is not fussy over most toys and treats but she loves those.
Also there is a product called PlaqueOff that is a seaweed powder that you mix into their food. It works quite well in my experience too. google it for more info )