Water Additive for bad breath

[malinois_16]

Lincolns got bad breath I notice. Its not like knock you on your feet bad breath but still gross. His teeth and gums look okay. I have a water additive here but after reading the ingredients I am a bit concerned but not sure if its okay.

I notice it has citric acid. I was reading that citric acid contributes to bloat as some believe. My question is would a small amount of citric acid be okay or should I look for another product?

Anyone have ideas to freshen his breath please post here.

[ShenzisMom]

What about chewing bones?
Instead of the water additive... parsley, mint and celery water. boil all three for about 25-30 min let cool and offer it as water choice, also a natural detoxfier.
Brushing his teeth might help too

[msvette2u]

Usually bad breath means there's something in the teeth, there can be things between the teeth that you can't see, or way in the back, even.
I'd have him checked by a vet before treating symptoms you're not sure what's causing them.
Oh, and brushing cannot hurt at all and may help. Get dog tooth paste (no flouride or xylitol which can be fatal to dogs), or use a little baking soda.

[malinois_16]

His teeth look fine to me. They are white. No tarter. He is fed a raw diet. I may try what you suggested. So basically I just boil celery, peppermint and parsley?

I will have my vet check his teeth out next week, but I will not nor can I afford to pay $600 to get his teeth cleaned which seems to be the norm here. His breath isnt like horrid, but to me it smells bad. My friends say it smells fine to them. Maybe I just have a sensitive nose? lol

[arycrest]

There can be other health issues that can cause bad breath in addition to teeth & gums.
Bad Breath in Dogs: Causes and Cures

[malinois_16]

Originally Posted by arycrest

There can be other health issues that can cause bad breath in addition to teeth & gums.
Bad Breath in Dogs: Causes and Cures

Thanks I am aware of this . I dont think another issue is the cause as hes had blood work while hes had gross breath.

[arycrest]

Originally Posted by malinois_16

Thanks I am aware of this . I dont think another issue is the cause as hes had blood work while hes had gross breath.

With all due respect, if he has "gross breath" there is something wrong that needs medical attention. Hiding bad breath with some type of doggy mouth wash won't resolve the basic problem of what's causing it.

[malinois_16]

Its gross to me. Some dogs just have bad breath. My other one smells like something died in her mouth and she JUST had blood work a couple months back and had her teeth looked at. Vet said she was fine. Shes always had smelly breath.

I will keep an eye on it, but I dont think theres anything underlying. I have a sensitive nose, my friends think his breath is fine.

[CelticGlory]

I know other raw feeders said that sometimes a piece of meat or bone can get stuck in the teeth and not bother the dog; however, you would notice bad breathe. Even if his teeth are white, he may have a small piece of bone or meat stuck. Is he chewing funny or taken his time chewing? What side does he normally chew on or does he favor a side? I know when I have a tooth ache I will chew on the other side to avoid irritating that side further.

[Jax08]

Bad breath is an indication of other health problems. It could be teeth but it could be something like acid reflux (that does NOT show up in bloodwork). The additives are usually to remove plaque so if there is an inner health issue, it won't do a bit of good.