When Your Pet Has Bad Breath
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Pet bad breath may be a symptom of a more serious health issue.
Indications that something may be wrong are a change in eating habits, drooling, extra redness around the gums or sensitivity. Sadly some dogs/cats experience such severe pain that they consistently wiil drop the food and eventually avoid eating entirely.
Things you want to avoid
- Periodontal Disease
- Decayed teeth and Plaque
- Sinus infection
- Gum inflammation
- Oral tumors
- Disease of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys
- Feline stomatitis
- Feline Leukemia
What is Calculus
A hard chalky yellow or white substance formed from soft plaque that has calcified (sometimes referred to as tartar).
The more severe form of Calculus can turn




