Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Many of us do not think about our pet’s breath until it smells bad. Yes, pets have bad breath. We should consider this: what we do for ourselves to prevent breath odor and promote good oral hygiene will also apply to our dogs and cats. Our furry friends can suffer from tooth decay, and bad oral bacteria the cause of stink breath. Dogs, cats can suffer from dental disease just as we do. Food particles decay and form bacteria that lead to plaque build-up. The plaque can cause gums to become inflamed, recede, or bleed making matters worse.
Calculus/plaque a hard yellow/brownish coating at the base of your dogs/cats teeth can grow progressively worse if left untreated. For reasons not fully understood smaller dog breeds tend to be most effected by gum disease. Help prevent tooth decay and gum disease in your pet by brushing their teeth daily. Use a small child’s toothbrush or a pet finger brush. Do not use human toothpaste. Use only toothpaste formulated for your dog/cat/puppy/kitten. Coming in meat flavorings or other varieties to entice and get your pet accustom to the idea of having their teeth brush.
If you need a dental exam yearly, it might be a good idea to get one for your dog or cat.
If your best friend has not had a dental exam in long time, visually inspect their teeth for yellow and brown spots. If you find them take the time to schedule a complete checkup. Your veterinarian will need to do a complete tooth cleaning and scrape off tartar.
Do not wait until your dog needs tooth removal or restoration before you do something. Besides brushing there are pet breath sprays and mouthwashes that help dissolve plaque and bad oral bacteria causing bad breath.
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
Women are especially embarrassed by bad breath and go through great lengths to conceal it if they are aware that they have it. If your wife has breath odor this may be a good time to see if any of the following are true:
- Onset of Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Medications
- Periodontal disease
- Gingivitis
Possible Causes
We seldom speak about how changes in breath odor can be caused by pregnancy and menopause.
The one thing that these 2 stages in life have in common is a sudden shift or imbalance of hormones.
If your wife is moving towards mid-life at some point she is going to experience a reduction of estrogen causing dry mouth. As we all know dry mouth is a breeding ground for germs, bacteria and bad breath. The loss of estrogen can increase the risk of periodontal disease. To relieve symptoms associated with menopause and post menopause estrogen supplements may be helpful.
During pregnancy one of the most common complaints is increased thirst, dry mouth or a
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Dealing with bad breath from a stranger, friend or casual acquaintance is difficult enough, but when you have to live eat and sleep with that person every day it can really become a challenge. Confronting your husband or spouse can lead to hurt feelings and arguments. Bad breath is a sensitive topic for most people but when the criticism is coming from the one you love it can really hit a raw nerve.
Whether you realize or not your husband may be aware he has foul breath odor and has
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