There are several possible causes of bad breath in a pup that age, and ALL of them require a visit to your vet for examination and evaluation.
Teething issues: Six months is about the age when your pup will get her adult teeth. If she has retained baby teeth (very, very common in yorkies!) the adult teeth may be trying to erupt through a mouth full of baby teeth, causing pain and infection.
Digestive issues: It honestly doesn’t sound as though you’re feeding an appropriate diet. I understand the difficulty of having a picky eater ... you just want her to eat SOMETHING. But poor nutrition will cause all kinds of issues, so you need to work with your vet on that.
Kidney issues: This is another leading cause of bad breath, and your vet will need to do bloodwork to evaluate it. You need to do this sooner rather than later, because kidney issues only get worse over time if not addressed.
These aren’t the only possibilities, but the point is, you need advice from a vet not a group of pet owners. We can give you emotional support but not medical advice.
Good luck! |