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RachelGenson · 11-06-2008, 08:46 AM

Okay, all of a sudden Ben has gotten the worst breath possible!! As soon as a pick him up and smell it and its just awful. I know that I heard when they are teething that there breath could be really bad ( he is 5 1/2 months) so I went to Petco and picked up these breath tabs for dogs, I have to cut them in half because they are pretty big tablets, they say that they are liver flavor, but Ben really dosent seem to like them. He will play with it for awhile and usually just leave it sitting on the floor and maybe eventually chew it up, but then that only helps his breath for maybe 1/2 the day!! What else can I try or use that will help this little stinker!

Dara311 · 11-06-2008, 09:27 AM

is he loosing any of his baby teeth!? it might be the smell of dry blood from loosing teeth...When fiona lost hers, her breathe was NASTY, but her teeth are white as can be, and they dont smell!

RachelGenson · 11-06-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dara311

is he loosing any of his baby teeth!? it might be the smell of dry blood from loosing teeth...When fiona lost hers, her breathe was NASTY, but her teeth are white as can be, and they dont smell!

Yes he is loosing his baby teeth, actually just last night, I saw he was fiddling with something on the floor and thats what it was, one of his little molars, and yes it was bloody, so maybe that is what it is.

Dara311 · 11-06-2008, 09:34 AM

Thats more than likely what it is. Since he is so young, you really dont need to give him those "mints" i would try maybe brushing his teeth----Fiona lost 3 baby teeth on her 5 month bday and she reeked like dry blood....Just keep an eye out for when he starts loosing more!

Wabbit · 11-06-2008, 11:40 AM

My sister bought this breath freshener that you added to their water bowls....It seemed to help a little....you could try that..but I would recommend brushing his teeth if you can!

Jacklynn · 11-06-2008, 12:36 PM

Wrigley is just over 5 months old and his breath has been TERRIBLE for the last few weeks, but starting about 3-4 weeks ago or so he started to loose teeth, I didn't really make the connection that it could be that. We did have his teeth brushed at the groomers the other day and we bought some stuff that you put in his water and that has helped a little..... of course right after his teeth brushing he went right for his bully stick haha.... thankfully this is the last smelly one! We bought some from someone from YT that aren't smelly

11-06-2008, 08:46 AM	#1
RachelGenson Ben's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,024	Bad Breath!! Okay, all of a sudden Ben has gotten the worst breath possible!! As soon as a pick him up and smell it and its just awful. I know that I heard when they are teething that there breath could be really bad ( he is 5 1/2 months) so I went to Petco and picked up these breath tabs for dogs, I have to cut them in half because they are pretty big tablets, they say that they are liver flavor, but Ben really dosent seem to like them. He will play with it for awhile and usually just leave it sitting on the floor and maybe eventually chew it up, but then that only helps his breath for maybe 1/2 the day!! What else can I try or use that will help this little stinker! __________________ Rachel -n- Ben

11-06-2008, 09:27 AM	#2
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	is he loosing any of his baby teeth!? it might be the smell of dry blood from loosing teeth...When fiona lost hers, her breathe was NASTY, but her teeth are white as can be, and they dont smell! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

11-06-2008, 09:34 AM	#4
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	Thats more than likely what it is. Since he is so young, you really dont need to give him those "mints" i would try maybe brushing his teeth----Fiona lost 3 baby teeth on her 5 month bday and she reeked like dry blood....Just keep an eye out for when he starts loosing more! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

11-06-2008, 11:40 AM	#5
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	My sister bought this breath freshener that you added to their water bowls....It seemed to help a little....you could try that..but I would recommend brushing his teeth if you can! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

11-06-2008, 12:36 PM	#6
Jacklynn YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando area, Florida Posts: 477	Wrigley is just over 5 months old and his breath has been TERRIBLE for the last few weeks, but starting about 3-4 weeks ago or so he started to loose teeth, I didn't really make the connection that it could be that. We did have his teeth brushed at the groomers the other day and we bought some stuff that you put in his water and that has helped a little..... of course right after his teeth brushing he went right for his bully stick haha.... thankfully this is the last smelly one! We bought some from someone from YT that aren't smelly