Bad breath medically termed as Halitosis is a condition where one can feel or smell noticeably unpleasant odors that commonly originate from the mouth. Dogs are no exceptions to this issue and this might be a matter of concern to all the pet owners. Various reasons are explained under the concept of bad breath in dogs. But, growth of odor producing bacteria in the dog's mouth, Mouth ulcers and several dental disorders are the main reasons for dog bad breath. Also coprophagy may lead to halitosis.

How to stop bad breath:

Bad breath in dogs is seen as a result of some serious illness or due to some unknown intake of food. Dental diseases are greatly responsible for the dogs bad breath, which should be self monitored if they are in the initial stages or should be taken to the Vet. Bad breath is an indicator of the dog's health. If any foul smell from your pet is noticed then it means its time to take a visit to the Vet.

In order to prevent your dog from halitosis, several measures should be taken that can make your pet a happy one. They are:

• Regular health checkups
• Keep a proper track record of your dog's dentistry.
• Provide your dog with a better quality food and keep monitoring its intake material.
• Provide it with chewy bones and toys that can clean up its teeth.
• Provide it with healthy treats and mouth sprays, which can improve the breath odors.

Remedies for bad breath:

Even after taking the utmost care, if your dog faces a bad breath problem then, one should search for the correct remedy to enhance its health. The reason for halitosis should be properly diagnosed. A variation in the dog breath suggests you to visit a vet. If the dog's breath is sweet, it indicates diabetes and if it smells urine it indicates the kidney problems. Then consulting a vet could solve the issue. Teeth should be checked for any dental disorders like accumulation of tartars or plaques and should be cleaned up by the professional. Daily dental care like cleaning of teeth is very necessary.

The stinky breath can be suppressed to an extent by giving garlic and fenugreek pills to the dogs. Combination of natural medicine and healthy diet helps your dog to get back to its healthy life. Prevention is better than cure. Therefore, a proper attention and constant care towards the dog's dental health prevents the problems of your dog’s bad breath.