Puppy Breath

[JaniceSW]

I have a new puppy which is only 7 weeks old.  You would think this "newbie" would have decent breath, but whew-w-w-, it is stinky doggy breath already.  Is there any way to treat, especially in a young puppy?  Do I have to wait until he is older?  Can you treat doggie breath effectively at any age?

[metsrock69]

For older dogs they have those sticks for breath. I would ask the vet or even the fine people at petco. I have not gone to a vet in years since I  have found petco

[dsosnowski06]

I would ask your vet but puppies stomachs are so sensitive.  I have old dogs and give them the mint flavor dental sticks.  It could be the food that is causing the bad breath.

[sbenkoski]

Well all puppies have puppy breath, if you have never had a puppy it's very possible you may mistake normal puppy smell with something nasty! Puppy breath goes away pretty fast once they leave their moms!  Greenies have a breath chew that might help!

[LaTashaS28]

Get him some puppy snack chews that freshen the breath or something with mint in it.

[patapon555]

I find the dental chews arent very effective at dealing with doggie breath. Honestly, nothing really is.

[SherylsShado]

non-hydrogenated coconut oil (google for right amount to give & start slowly to avoid runny poo) and it takes about 2 weeks to work but it should work!  (Works for my 4 cats & dog as well as friends dogs).

Unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil....and it's healthy for them too!! 

[JaniceSW]

Isn't this form great for getting advice and for venting?  I always, or almost always, get suggestions from my Fusion friends on here and I always appreciate it so much.  I am taking my puppy to the vet in a week or so and will ask him/her suggestions also.  He/she can also advise me whether it is normal "doggy" breath (which I think it is) or can be improved in some way.  I will keep all your suggestions in mind and may be referring back here.

[mrisha]

That is one thing I don't have to worry about.  I don't particularly like dogs or any other animals.  They are not for me.