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Does your dog have bad breath?
When your dog has bad breath, there is a natural inclination to run to the store to buy him some doggie breath mints. Please don't--the problem most likely is coming from your dog's stomach or intestinal tract. First, make sure your dog's teeth have been cleaned in the past 6 months to a year. If you have taken care of that, then ask yourself the following questions:
- Does your dog have intestinal issues such as gas, diarrhea or constipation?
- Does it seem sometimes that your dog has a stomachache? or acid in the stomach?
- Does your dog eat grass a lot?
- Is your dog scratching and itching? Does your dog have allergies or hot spots?
If you answered YES to any of these questions and your dog gets regular teeth cleaning, then chances are your dog may have some digestive issues.
To stop bad breath, three products are critical:
- Probiotic (helps restore good bacteria in the intestinal tract and mouth)
- Pet Colustrum Formula (works great with the Probiotic!)
- Digestzymes (helps your dog digest and absorb the nutrients in his food)
Vitamineral Green (wonderful enzymes and nutrients for the dog who loves to graze on grass)
Breath mints don't work---you need a powerful approach that targets your dog's digestive tract and overall wellbeing. A little preventative care now can help you avoid costly veterinary care in the future!
Bad breath can be common and does increase as dogs age but that doesn't mean it is NORMAL. Bad breath in a dog is a sign that there may be something wrong. It is a symptom that needs to be addressed. Bad breath can be caused by a number of factors:
- Periodontal disease (bad teeth)
- Gingivitis (infection of the gums)
- Poor digestion
- Stomach or intestinal problems
- Kidney or liver disease
- Poor diet
Products such as Nupro and Digestzymes are highly recommended to help get your dog's bad breath under control quickly!!! Both of these products will help your pet digest her food better reducing gas and other potential digestive disorders. If you don't have time for a consultation, then please at least try these fabulous products---they are easy to use, all-natural and have successfully worked for many dogs with bad breath and digestive orders.
Stomach and digestive issues can contribute to bad dog breath. The mouth odor may be coming from food not being adequately digested and the presence of abnormal bacteria arising as a result. Digestive issues will increase as your pet ages as the number of enzymes present will decline with age. Your pet may experience gas, diarrhea and constipation as a result.
Be sure to get your pet's teeth cleaned at least once a year. Excess tartar build-up can lead to a breeding ground for bacteria and disease.
Learn how conventional and holistic care can benefit your pets. Read our Newsletters written by Dr. David Gordon and Susan Davis, CCN. Currently, Susan is on staff at VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital and the Veterinary Cancer Group offering holistic pet nutrition consultations. VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital 1 South Pointe Dr. Lake Forest, CA 949-499-9380
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