12-20-2008, 07:48 PM
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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. | I concur.
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