[Sunnie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Unless it's a puppy and it's teething, bad breath could be a sign of serious dental problems. You don't just want to cover up bad breath; you want to find out what's causing it. In an older dog, it could mean tartar and gum problems and a teeth scraping is necessary, or later tooth extraction will be needed. It could also mean digestion problems. Some dogs breathe through their mouths, and it's just a problem with certain short nosed breeds, but bad breath usually it requires a vet check to rule out anything serious.

totally agree.. it is time for a check up. bad breath is a sign that there could be some significant tooth decay already and should be taken care of asap