Feed your dog a high-quality, easy-to-digest food. Brush your dog's teeth frequently -- every day is ideal. (Please be sure to use toothpaste formulated for dogs as human toothpaste can upset a canine's stomach.) Provide hard, safe chew toys that allow your dog's teeth to be cleaned by the natural process of chewing. read more
Bad breath is the result of a build-up of odor-producing bacteria in your dog’s mouth, lungs, or gut. Persistent bad breath can indicate that your dog needs better dental care or that something is wrong in his gastrointestinal tract, liver, or kidneys. read more
Your vet can also clean your dog’s teeth, usually for older dogs. Yogurt can help a dog’s digestion, since most digestion-related illness result in bad breath as a side-effect. Just remember to keep your yogurt plain and unsweetened. read more
There are a variety of causes for bad breath in pets, these include: 1. Periodontal disease. It’s by far the most common cause of bad breath in pets. Studies show that after the age of 3 years, 80 percent of dogs and cats will have signs of periodontal disease. read more