If he's a puppy, it could be due to teething, when they lose teeth, they get bad breath, if he's a little older, it could be due to a double row of teeth, yorkies don' t always lose the baby teeth on their own, and the double row causes food build up, and in that case, the baby teeth need to be pulled. Usually this is done during neutering. If he's an older dog, it could mean tartar build-up. Tartar builds up along the gum line and causes gums to become inflamed and pockets form where food can build up and cause bad breath. Eventually the tooth loosens and needs to be pulled. Some of the ways in which to reduce tartar buildup include, brushing the teeth using toothpaste made for dog, hard foods and chew sticks can stimulate gums, and scrape teeth. There are also several dental products you can use to reduce tartar build-up. I use Petzlife, it comes in a spray or gel, and it is said to soften tartar, so you can brush it away at a later time. Remember, don't cover up bad breath, find the cause and correct it. |