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Most often, bad breath is caused by dental or periodontal disease. Some dogs do not adequately chew their food; thus they don't clean their teeth naturally by the chewing process. Also, some dogs and cats are just prone to dental plaque, tartar and disease. These pets may need more frequent dental cleanings and treatments. Internal diseases such as kidney disease can also cause bad breath.

Bacteria that live in the bowels and produce fecal smells, have cousins that have similar metabolic pathways, that live in the mouth. So mouth bacteria can cause fecal smells. It is just the method of metabolism. It is the same principle why mouth bacteria can make a "rotten egg gas" smell. It doesn't mean you ate eggs for lunch. It is the bacterial breakdown method.

Periodontal disease can cause bad breath as well as lead to soreness and destruction of the gums and loose or missing teeth. Plaque builds up on the groove between teeth and gums, causing irritation, redness, and swelling. Eventually pockets form and deepen, allowing bacteria to damage the tissues that hold teeth in place. Bacteria from the teeth have a clear path to the animal's bloodstream and vital organs.

It's hard to do (All personal problems are hard to address) but try and be courageous and ask a close friend, preferably a partner with whom you are intimate, better still we highly recommend the tanita breath tester to accurately monitor such levels. They will normally give you an honest answer, providing you phrase the question correctly.

People may be unaware that they have halitosis, or think they have a problem when they don't. The best way to check is to ask a family member or close friend for their opinion. Alternatively lick your wrist, starting from the back of the tongue to the tip. Allow the saliva to dry for 10 seconds and then smell the area for any unpleasant odours.

When your body is lacking in essential nutrients, it cannot repair and rebuild components that have been worn out. Healthy bodies require a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins as well those phytochemicals that we are just beginning to understand. Antioxidants repair damaged cells by neutralizing them. One of the most frequent causes of damaged cells is stress.

Most halitosis problems are due to unhealthy teeth and gums. A dental check-up with the vet will confirm this, and your dogs teeth can be descaled under sedation. In severe cases, some teeth may need to be taken out. Brushing your dogs teeth regularly and feedind dry crunchy food can help prevent the tartar build-up that causes the problem.

Well, it could be that he just needs a bath! If that is not the problem, its possible that he needs to have his anal glands expressed, or that there is an infection of the anal glands. Again, discuss with your vet.

Chances are, if you didn't brush your teeth for five years, you would have bad breath too. When food particles remain on your dog's teeth, bacteria multiply and produce odor-causing plaque and tartar. Over time, this material builds up and causes inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). The small pieces of bone which hold the teeth in the jaw are broken down, and the teeth get loose and fall out. The bacteria in the mouth are a source of infection for the rest of the body, especially the heart.

The most common natural reasons for Florida’s water to smell unpleasant is because of the surrounding environment. With a high organic content, the water may smell "humic" and the presence of sulfur compounds makes the water smell of rotten eggs. Filtration often resolves the problem. Under certain circumstances, the human nose may also identify the presence of contaminants from spills, such as gasoline, or extreme bacteriological activity.

Halitosis is caused by a variety of factors, including periodontal disease smoking, oral infections, poor home care, digestive problems, dry mouth and some systemic diseases. We carefully examine anyone with halitosis to determine the cause so that we can treat it properly.