{"id":4150,"date":"2022-04-21T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T14:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T06:36:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T06:36:03","slug":"why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_puppy_have_bad_breath_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?\">Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_puppys_bad_breath\" title=\"How do I get rid of my puppy\u2019s bad breath?\">How do I get rid of my puppy\u2019s bad breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Do_puppies_breath_stink_when_losing_teeth\" title=\"Do puppies breath stink when losing teeth?\">Do puppies breath stink when losing teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_8_week_old_puppy_have_bad_breath\" title=\"Why does my 8 week old puppy have bad breath?\">Why does my 8 week old puppy have bad breath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Is_bad_breath_in_dogs_a_sign_of_illness\" title=\"Is bad breath in dogs a sign of illness?\">Is bad breath in dogs a sign of illness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#How_can_I_freshen_my_puppys_breath_naturally\" title=\"How can I freshen my puppy\u2019s breath naturally?\">How can I freshen my puppy\u2019s breath naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#What_should_puppy_breath_smell_like\" title=\"What should puppy breath smell like?\">What should puppy breath smell like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_do_puppies_breath_smell_when_they_lose_their_teeth\" title=\"Why do puppies breath smell when they lose their teeth?\">Why do puppies breath smell when they lose their teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Does_puppy_smell_go_away\" title=\"Does puppy smell go away?\">Does puppy smell go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_is_my_puppy_stinky\" title=\"Why is my puppy stinky?\">Why is my puppy stinky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#What_age_does_puppy_breath_go_away\" title=\"What age does puppy breath go away?\">What age does puppy breath go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_puppy_breath_smell_like_skunk\" title=\"Why does my puppy breath smell like skunk?\">Why does my puppy breath smell like skunk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_puppys_breath_stink_like_fish\" title=\"Why does my puppy\u2019s breath stink like fish?\">Why does my puppy\u2019s breath stink like fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_dogs_breath_smell_rotten\" title=\"Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell rotten?\">Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell rotten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/#Why_does_my_dogs_breath_smell_like_sewage\" title=\"Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell like sewage?\">Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell like sewage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_have_bad_breath_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The most common causes of bad breath in dogs are bad oral hygiene and periodontal disease. If your dog is not a chewer and you do not regularly brush his teeth or have his teeth cleaned, then the most likely cause of his bad breath is plaque build-up. Over time, poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal disease.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-puppy-s-bad-breath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_puppys_bad_breath\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my puppy\u2019s bad breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Get Rid of Bad Puppy Breath<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Brush Your Puppy\u2019s Teeth. This is still the best way to keep plaque and tartar from building up.<\/li>\n<li>Use A Quality Water Additive.<\/li>\n<li>Try Dental Treats and Chew Toys.<\/li>\n<li>Give Them a Proper Diet.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Vet Regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_breath_stink_when_losing_teeth\"><\/span>Do puppies breath stink when losing teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78268\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth-1.webp\" alt=\"Do puppies breath stink when losing teeth?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth-1-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth-1-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-puppies-breath-stink-when-losing-teeth-1-768x385.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>bad breath \u2013 this is not normal in dogs and may indicate that your puppy has a low grade infection. broken or cracked teeth \u2013 if a tooth has broken below the gum line and the nerve is exposed, your puppy will be in discomfort and may develop an infection. bleeding and swollen gums \u2013 this may be a sign of teething.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-8-week-old-puppy-have-bad-breath\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_8_week_old_puppy_have_bad_breath\"><\/span>Why does my 8 week old puppy have bad breath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teething Far and away, the most common cause of unpleasant, bad or different puppy breath is teething. This is more obvious in some puppies than others. As the pup gets further away from being weaned and is in the true teething stage, the quality of the breath changes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nRSj7f500jo\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-bad-breath-in-dogs-a-sign-of-illness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bad_breath_in_dogs_a_sign_of_illness\"><\/span>Is bad breath in dogs a sign of illness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most often, it\u2019s caused by dental or gum disease, and small dogs are especially prone to plaque and tartar. However, ongoing bad breath can indicate medical problems in a pet\u2019s mouth, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract or organs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-freshen-my-puppy-s-breath-naturally\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_freshen_my_puppys_breath_naturally\"><\/span>How can I freshen my puppy\u2019s breath naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding roughly half a teaspoon of raw organic apple cider vinegar to your dog\u2019s water bowl can help freshen up breath. Supplementing your pup\u2019s regular diet with a probiotic formulated specifically for dogs can help balance healthy oral bacteria and keep breath smelling fresh.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-puppy-breath-smell-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_puppy_breath_smell_like\"><\/span>What should puppy breath smell like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78269\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-should-puppy-breath-smell-like.jpg\" alt=\"What should puppy breath smell like?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir breath has that sweet mother\u2019s milk smell because their mouths are clean and haven\u2019t yet developed any bacteria or plaque, which typically causes odors.\u201d He adds that some people may not experience this sweet smell because of their puppy\u2019s health or particular habits.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-puppies-breath-smell-when-they-lose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_puppies_breath_smell_when_they_lose_their_teeth\"><\/span>Why do puppies breath smell when they lose their teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bad Breath<\/p>\n<p>Although your puppy\u2019s breath might never smell like flowers, during the teething stage, the sweet and sour smell emerging from his mouth is especially potent. This is because your puppy\u2019s bleeding gums and the warm, moist environment of his mouth form the ideal place for bacteria to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8iTyMz_6tg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-puppy-smell-go-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_puppy_smell_go_away\"><\/span>Does puppy smell go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies have a distinctive smell (that I personally love), but it will fade over time. The puppy breath will fade too, but now is a great time to get started on brushing his teeth, which may alter the smell a little. Dental chews like Greenies may also help.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-stinky\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_stinky\"><\/span>Why is my puppy stinky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasonal or food allergies can cause inflammation of the skin which leads to excessive secretion of oil from certain glands in the skin, producing a musty smell. Poor diet can contribute to this condition and can also be the cause of other problems including yeast infections, which also give off a foul odor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-does-puppy-breath-go-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_does_puppy_breath_go_away\"><\/span>What age does puppy breath go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oh sweet puppy breath! Enjoy it while you can, because that distinctive odor will disappear by the time your roly-poly pet is four to six months old.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-puppy-breath-smell-like-skunk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_breath_smell_like_skunk\"><\/span>Why does my puppy breath smell like skunk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppy breath can smell like skunk due to enzymes.\u00a0 It can also smell like metal due to teething blood and coffee due to its mothers milk. Puppy breath is normal but bad odours can be a sign of plaque build-up or other problems such as kidney failure.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XrLp7Zz1OZE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-puppy-s-breath-stink-like-fish\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppys_breath_stink_like_fish\"><\/span>Why does my puppy\u2019s breath stink like fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs need regular teeth brushing too. The inside of a dog\u2019s mouth is teeming with bacteria. When plaque buildup turns into tartar an overabundance of bacteria can lead to bad breath. Kidney and liver failure can cause bad breath with a fishy smell.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-s-breath-smell-rotten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_breath_smell_rotten\"><\/span>Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell rotten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common causes of bad breath in dogs are bad oral hygiene and periodontal disease. Just like in humans, the build-up of plaque and tartar can lead to the development of the bacteria that cause bad breath.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Can Stomach issues cause bad breath in dogs?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>While less common in dogs, bowel obstructions, acid reflux, indigestion, and other gastrointestinal issues can manifest as bad breath. This is because bad smells associated with digestion don\u2019t move in the right direction in the intestinal tract.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-s-breath-smell-like-sewage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_breath_smell_like_sewage\"><\/span>Why does my dog\u2019s breath smell like sewage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oral Tumors. Oral tumors or advanced dental diseases that cause an influx of bacteria into the mouth can make the dog\u2019s breath smell like garbage or sewers. It gives off an extremely foul odor. In extreme cases of negligence, these oral tumors may bleed and give off an unpleasant metallic odor due to blood iron content<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?How do I get rid of my puppy\u2019s bad breath?Do puppies breath stink when losing teeth?Why does my 8 week old puppy have bad breath?Is bad breath in dogs a sign of illness?How can I freshen my puppy\u2019s breath naturally?What should puppy&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":78267,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden-1.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4150"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4150"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78270,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4150\/revisions\/78270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}