Do dogs have bad breath? Pet owners must pay attention!

Pet     7:56am, 5 June 2025

Bad breath of dogs is one of the most annoying things for many dog ​​owners! Seeing his baby dog ​​running towards him enthusiastically to have a close contact, but the dog's mouth was very bad, so he pushed it away with disgust. Bad breath of dogs not only affects our relationship with dogs, but also affects the health of dogs. So do you know the cause of bad breath in dogs? After reading the following, we will help you understand the causes of bad breath in dogs!

1. Oral food residues

Because after a dog eats, food residues remain in the mouth, which will rot over time and cause oral inflammation. If it is not cleaned for a long time, it may also lead to bacterial growth, causing periodontitis, gingivitis, tooth decay, etc., which is also the cause of increased bad breath in dogs.

Owners need to develop the habit of cleaning the dog's mouth. After the dog's meal, let it drink water in moderation, clean the dog's mouth with a pet-mouthed green, and brush the dog's teeth with a dog's toothbrush to keep the mouth clean and fresh.

2. Gastrointestinal tract

Dogs have poor stomach and intestines and cause indigestion. Food will accumulate in the stomach and intestines and cannot be digested, resulting in gastrointestinal stagnation, which will emit from the mouth after fermentation to form bad breath. At this time, the farts from the dog will also smell very smelly.

Do not feed dogs meat foods and snacks, especially foods with high fat content, to avoid aggravating gastrointestinal discomfort in the dog and even causing pancreatitis.

3. Fever

People eat improper diet and have an intraocular oral ulcers. Dogs are no exception. Fever can also cause odors to become odors. At this time, the scent of urination will also be particularly heavy, so you should think about whether the dog has eaten hot food recently. Give adequate drinking water and a daily diet, avoid high oil, high salt and high fat, and strictly prohibit not giving dogs food to humans.

Give light and easy-to-digestible foods and increase water consumption

Supplement vitamins, improve resistance

Pay attention to cleaning the mouth and maintaining hygiene

4. Oral infection

When dogs suffer from oral diseases, respiratory infections or other systemic infections, bad breath is one of the common symptoms. Diseases and infections can cause the growth of oral bacteria and bad breath. If this is the case, you should go to the pet hospital for treatment in time.