10/26/2007

How to Treat your Dog's or Cat's Bad Breath

Treating your Dog's or Cat's Bad Breath

We all know how annoying bad breath can be, especially when it involves your beloved four-legged friend. It makes for discomforting times especially when one desires to be close to their cat or dog.

Also referred to as halitosis, bad breath can be a serious health sign problem in your beloved pet. Sometimes the odor will be the result of an infection or other medical problem located in the canine's or feline's mouth, while in other cases the problem will be elsewhere in the body, simply releasing the foul smell through your pet's mouth. Either way, halitosis needs to be properly dealt with in order to protect and promote your dog's or cat's health and well-being.

In some circumstances, a dog or cat will simply need better dental care in order to effectively deal with its bad breath, but in other situations halitosis can be a sign of far more serious medical conditions which need to be brought to your attention for treatment.

If your dog or cat does have bad breath, there are other symptoms to watch out for that may indicate your canine or feline friend has an underlying disease. For example:

Depression
Difficulty eating
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Drooling
Facial swelling
Nasal discharge
Pawing at the mouth
Oral discharge, bloody or otherwise
Sneezing

If you observe any of these symptoms in addition to your dog's or cat's bad breath, a disease or infection could very well be at the root of the problem. However, even if you only observe the foul odor, it's still important to have your dog examined by a veterinarian so that the cause of your pet's halitosis can be identified and treated, preventing continuation of the unpleasant odor as well as protecting your furry friend's health and happiness.

In the meanwhile, Petwellbeing's 100% natural remedies will help:

Mouth Drops
Do you enjoy getting close to your dog or cat, but gasp at his or her breath? Canine Mouth Drops will quickly eliminate your pet's bad breath. Additionally, these all-natural mouth drops can treat your dog’s mouth infections and gingivitis, and other periodontal diseases, which are what cause the bad breath in the first place.

Z-Ridge Edible Dental Chew Bones (small and medium sizes)
Z-Ridge dental bones feature an exclusive ridged surface, the polishing action of calcium carbonate, and the ideal density for a longer cleaning time. Z-Ridge helps fight "doggy breath" for your cat or dog with naturally powerful chlorophyll, found in the dark specks and streaks of alfalfa concentrate, plus a healthy blend of nutmeg, clove, parsley, and fennel seed.

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