[NAGDU] Bad Dog Breath

[Julie J.]

It might not be her teeth at all, but the air she is exhaling.  So, 
example...think of a time when you ate a meal with loads of garlic and 
onion.  Your breath smelled pungent, so you brushed your teeth, a lot. 
Still your breath smelled bad.  The smell is not in your mouth, but is the 
air you are exhaling.  It goes away in a few hours or by the next day.  That 
is unless you went really nuts, then you might notice your skin smells like 
onions and garlic.  You can wash and it will help, but the only way for the 
smell to totally dissipate is to allow the food to completely metabolize.

Going to the vet to have her teeth checked certainly won't hurt and it is 
possible that there's an issue there.  If that doesn't turn up anything, 
then it's almost certainly a food issue.  If the odor bothers you, consider 
switching to a less strong smelling variety.  If the breath thing is just a 
minor issue and she's otherwise doing well on the food, I'd personally leave 
well enough alone.

I've fed fish based dog food in the past.  The dogs loved it and did really 
well on it.  I, however, about gagged every time I opened the bag.  I am not 
a fan of fish, at all.

My new life motto: Do what works, change the rest!
Julie
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Roanna Bacchus via NAGDU
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 7:53 AM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Bad Dog Breath

I would have them examined by a dentist.

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> On Aug 18, 2016, at 1:35 AM, Rachel Grider via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> Hello, Folks:
>
> I am having a disturbing little problem. I brush Demi's teeth every 
> morning, but lately it seems that her breath has been getting more and 
> more foul. I did switch her food to a salmon-based food, so I am wondering 
> if that could be the problem… even when she licks me now, I can smell it 
> on her saliva, and it is disgusting. Does anyone have any suggestions? 
> Should I have her teeth examined by a professional?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Rachel
>
> http//www.rachelgrider.com
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