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BaileysMom2008 · 02-22-2009, 07:04 PM

I am in desperate need in something that will help with bad breath...... my little ones are 7 months on the 25th, and they have a really bad smell to their breath..... what is recommended????? Please help thanks!

Moses · 02-23-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

I am in desperate need in something that will help with bad breath...... my little ones are 7 months on the 25th, and they have a really bad smell to their breath..... what is recommended????? Please help thanks!

Hey Girl,

Do you brush their teeth?

I found by giving the bully sticks and ropes this helps alot to. They also have dental bones for them to chew on that help as well.

but I actually did find that in the first year they had the worse breath. After the first cleaning and by giving lots of chew toys has helped alot.

tumismom · 02-23-2009, 04:23 PM

do they still have their baby teeth? If so, that could be the reason why their breath is smelly. I brush my girls teeth every night and i also put dental liquid in their water. they have sparkly white teeth and no smell either.And they all have their baby teeth taken out when they got spayed.

Moses · 02-23-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

do they still have their baby teeth? If so, that could be the reason why their breath is smelly. I brush my girls teeth every night and i also put dental liquid in their water. they have sparkly white teeth and no smell either.And they all have their baby teeth taken out when they got spayed.

yea, i used a dental liquid to but they didn't care for it to much!!

Nancy1999 · 02-23-2009, 04:38 PM

At 7 months, it's likely they are teething, they could have loose teeth that cause a bloody yucky smell, or the could have kept some baby teeth and the permanent teeth have come in, causing a double row of teeth that leads to food being caught in crevices. This also causes a bad smell. As they get older bad breath is caused by tartar buildup, and eventually the teeth loosen from the gums, and food builds up in the gum pockets, this also leads to stinky breath. Don't ever mask bad breath, treat the cause, in the case of double rows, have baby teeth pulled when you neuter your pets, for tartar problems, hard foods and chew sticks are really helpful and keep the gums firm and healthy. I also use Petzlife to help keep tartar from forming. Occasionally bad breath is caused because of the food eaten and digestion problems. Yorkies are known for week teeth, and it would be best if you could brush them a minimum of 2 times a week.

BaileysMom2008 · 02-23-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

do they still have their baby teeth? If so, that could be the reason why their breath is smelly. I brush my girls teeth every night and i also put dental liquid in their water. they have sparkly white teeth and no smell either.And they all have their baby teeth taken out when they got spayed.

They are still in the process of loosing their teeth.... almost done but still loosing... LOL its so bad it smells like fish ..... hahaha worst EVER! What kind of dental liquid do you use in the water?

BaileysMom2008 · 02-23-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

At 7 months, it's likely they are teething, they could have loose teeth that cause a bloody yucky smell, or the could have kept some baby teeth and the permanent teeth have come in, causing a double row of teeth that leads to food being caught in crevices. This also causes a bad smell. As they get older bad breath is caused by tartar buildup, and eventually the teeth loosen from the gums, and food builds up in the gum pockets, this also leads to stinky breath. Don't ever mask bad breath, treat the cause, in the case of double rows, have baby teeth pulled when you neuter your pets, for tartar problems, hard foods and chew sticks are really helpful and keep the gums firm and healthy. I also use Petzlife to help keep tartar from forming. Occasionally bad breath is caused because of the food eaten and digestion problems. Yorkies are known for week teeth, and it would be best if you could brush them a minimum of 2 times a week.

What do you recommend as far as brushing their teeth?

tumismom · 02-23-2009, 05:49 PM

i use this Triple Pet Plaque Off - Fresh Breath for Pets

I brush their teeth every night also. I think the dental liquid helps but the key thing is to brush.

BaileysMom2008 · 02-23-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

i use this Triple Pet Plaque Off - Fresh Breath for Pets

I brush their teeth every night also. I think the dental liquid helps but the key thing is to brush.

Is that what you use to brush with or do you use something else.... what type of brush is best as well?

Nancy1999 · 02-23-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

What do you recommend as far as brushing their teeth?

Joey likes a poultry flavored toothpaste, they sell at Petsmart, and it's good to use something they like because they will fight you, and if they like the taste they don't put up quite as big of a fight. This fish smelling breath should actually be very short lasting; as soon as the new teeth come in or the gums are healed it will be gone. However, it's a good time to start taking care of permanent teeth.

Ladymom · 02-23-2009, 05:57 PM

Since they are already seven months old, there is a good chance that they have retained baby teeth that won't come out on their own. Yorkies and other toy breed dogs are prone to retained baby teeth.

Retained baby teeth can rot, get infected and cause bad breath. They need to be removed by your vet. They are usually removed during the spay or neuter.

tumismom · 02-23-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

Is that what you use to brush with or do you use something else.... what type of brush is best as well?

no..dental liquid is to put in their water bowl. I use this tooth paste but there are other flavors. Triple Pet Natural Toothpaste for Dogs & Cats

and we use this tooth brush since their little mouth are so tiny..
C.E.T. Pet Toothbrush | Medi-Vet Animal Health

Just to warn you though, they will not like it and they will throw a fit but you have to be consistant and not give in..lol

BaileysMom2008 · 02-23-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Since they are already seven months old, there is a good chance that they have retained baby teeth that won't come out on their own. Yorkies and other toy breed dogs are prone to retained baby teeth.

Retained baby teeth can rot, get infected and cause bad breath. They need to be removed by your vet. They are usually removed during the spay or neuter.

well the last few baby teeth they have they seem to be loose.

BaileysMom2008 · 02-23-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

no..dental liquid is to put in their water bowl. I use this tooth paste but there are other flavors. Triple Pet Natural Toothpaste for Dogs & Cats

and we use this tooth brush since their little mouth are so tiny..
C.E.T. Pet Toothbrush | Medi-Vet Animal Health

Just to warn you though, they will not like it and they will throw a fit but you have to be consistant and not give in..lol

Do they ever get use to it or will they always fight you....>LOL

tumismom · 02-23-2009, 06:02 PM

mine are use to it now but once in a while they will try to..depends on their mood..lol

02-22-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
BaileysMom2008 ♥My Lil' Monkey Girl♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,367 Blog Entries: 1	Bad Breath???? I am in desperate need in something that will help with bad breath...... my little ones are 7 months on the 25th, and they have a really bad smell to their breath..... what is recommended????? Please help thanks! __________________ Starla Bailey's Mommy "To the world you may just be one person, but to one person you just may be the world"

02-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#3
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	do they still have their baby teeth? If so, that could be the reason why their breath is smelly. I brush my girls teeth every night and i also put dental liquid in their water. they have sparkly white teeth and no smell either.And they all have their baby teeth taken out when they got spayed. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

02-23-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	At 7 months, it's likely they are teething, they could have loose teeth that cause a bloody yucky smell, or the could have kept some baby teeth and the permanent teeth have come in, causing a double row of teeth that leads to food being caught in crevices. This also causes a bad smell. As they get older bad breath is caused by tartar buildup, and eventually the teeth loosen from the gums, and food builds up in the gum pockets, this also leads to stinky breath. Don't ever mask bad breath, treat the cause, in the case of double rows, have baby teeth pulled when you neuter your pets, for tartar problems, hard foods and chew sticks are really helpful and keep the gums firm and healthy. I also use Petzlife to help keep tartar from forming. Occasionally bad breath is caused because of the food eaten and digestion problems. Yorkies are known for week teeth, and it would be best if you could brush them a minimum of 2 times a week. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#8
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	i use this Triple Pet Plaque Off - Fresh Breath for Pets I brush their teeth every night also. I think the dental liquid helps but the key thing is to brush. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

02-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#11
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Since they are already seven months old, there is a good chance that they have retained baby teeth that won't come out on their own. Yorkies and other toy breed dogs are prone to retained baby teeth. Retained baby teeth can rot, get infected and cause bad breath. They need to be removed by your vet. They are usually removed during the spay or neuter. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#15
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	mine are use to it now but once in a while they will try to..depends on their mood..lol __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!