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Originally Posted by Veemo  Thank you for your concern regarding his teeth. However he went to the vet in April with his foster mom, and his health and teeth were checked out and given a good bill of health. I actually think I may have found out why his teeth were stinking...
I spent a good 10 minutes scrubbing his teeth last night, really getting into every groove I could reach. I then used the dental pads and wiped all over his teeth and gums thoroughly. So far, he's had normal smelling breath all day, even after his meals! I'm wondering if maybe I wasn't brushing well enough and some of his food just sat in his mouth for weeks, basically rotting. Because I'm smelling his mouth now and I smell nothing. I'm going to see how it goes for the next week. If it comes back, then it's probably diet related. If not though... maybe it was just a bunch of junk stuck in his teeth.
I do agree though, I've gotta change his diet. I'll be eliminating all the veggies aside from carrots to see if it helps with his gas. I'll also leave out the yogurt for a bit and see if I notice any difference. I've looked into the premade foods but honestly they're just out of budget for me. I prefer making my own since I can monitor what I put in it and for me, it's much more budget friendly. I've just got to play around and find a diet that works better for him! |
I understand about the pre-made, however, there are dry mixes out there that provide the needed *balance* (ie, "RDA's") for a dog's diet and supplementation needs - and then all you add is the raw meat yourself.
I use this one:
https://www.knowbetterpetfood.com/node/120 -- you can do the trial size if you want to try it.
Yeah, I'd cut out veg too. Do keep in mind that carrots can cause loose stools in many dogs, so they could be contributing to his issues...
Best of luck!