LaFlaca Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Lola's teeth are beautiful; sparkling white and very clean. I clean them regularly. However, her breath is another story. What can be causing bad breath and what can I do about it? We're seeing the vet next week for heartwoom check and fecal. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 how long has this been going on? think about when you first noticed it and what she ingests or meds? do ask your vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Diet can affect it--fishy food gets you fishy breath. Acid reflux can also make the breath awful. I've heard chlorophyll can help with the bad breath. Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Parasites/worms will also cause this in addition to the things others posted, so the vet check is the way to go. I usually know when Rocket's stomach issues are coming as his breath gets bad with a very distinctive odor. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Diet can affect it--fishy food gets you fishy breath. Acid reflux can also make the breath awful. I've heard chlorophyll can help with the bad breath. She does eat a variety of fish. Parasites/worms will also cause this in addition to the things others posted, so the vet check is the way to go. I usually know when Rocket's stomach issues are coming as his breath gets bad with a very distinctive odor. Aaaaah...we've been battling hookworms for a year now. Her breath smells like spoiled food. It's interesting to note that the vet tech told us he can tell if a dog has intestinal parasites from the smell of the fecal. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Bad breath comes from two places - teeth or tummy! Sounds like you have a likely culprit in the hooks. Like Rocket, Lilly gets bad breath before a bout of IBS upset. Just like clockwork. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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