The problem of bad breath does not obviously affect the physical health, but it can affect the owner's mood and the relationship between the pets. It is a typical chronic disease.

It is safe to say that most of the pets that eat dog food cat food will have bad breath and tartar, sooner or later.

So, what are the causes of bad breath in dogs and cats? The main ones include:

Oral health problems (dental caries, gingivitis)

kidney disease

gastric disorders

upper respiratory tract infection

heterophilia

tonsils Problems

Among them, oral problems, upset stomach, and abnormal eating habits are the main ones.

Causes of Bad Odor:

Like human bad breath, bad breath is produced directly by anaerobic bacteria.

Anaerobic bacteria exist in the mouth of animals, and usually help decompose certain foods and help digestion, but when they combine with proteins composed of certain sulfide amino acids, they will produce a unique rotten egg taste. hydrogen sulfide.

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Anaerobic bacteria secrete sulfur compound gases, such as methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide, which smell It is equivalent to the stench of spoiled cabbage and rotten eggs, as well as methyl mercaptan and skatoid, which can appear in feces, or isovaleric acid, which smells like foot sweat.      其他的分子识别在厌氧细菌浪费包括：挥发性化合物粪臭素、腐胺、尸胺，导致现有硫化合物的恶臭味。

Anaerobic bacteria live primarily in the spaces between the taste buds and in the throat or on the tonsils, and they prefer environments with low oxygen levels, filled with debris such as plaque, calculus, mucus and infections in the mouth.

Ear and respiratory infections also contribute to the growth of anaerobic bacteria, which is why severe halitosis accompanies ear infections.

dogs suffering from periodontal disease can see yellowing of their teeth, especially near the gum line. This yellowing, called plaque, is a combination of anaerobic bacteria, mucus, saliva, and debris in the mouth that eventually hardens to form calculus.

Dental calculus can accelerate the development of gum disease, receding gums, causing them to bleed and create painful abscesses. Dental calculus can also contribute to bad breath because it is a highly concentrated protein nutrient layer that allows anaerobic bacteria to thrive.

Meanwhile, when cavities, gum disease, and oral abscesses occur, the pH level in the mouth plummets. Low pH means high acidity is present, which promotes demineralization of canine teeth and softening of enamel. Anaerobic bacteria stimulated by low pH begin to multiply exponentially.

Anaerobic bacteria are animal symbiotic bacteria that are both good and evil, just like many other bacteria in the body, they are good for us (digestion) but can also produce damage to us in excess Hazard, so the moderate amount is the key. This is why we and our pets need to keep brushing our teeth.

How to control bad breath?

1. Regular dental check-ups.

2. When the calculus is serious, wash the teeth.

Dental plaque and calculus are fertile soil for anaerobic bacteria to survive.

3. Insist on brushing your pet's teeth.

4. Do not overuse antibiotics to treat health problems in dogs and cats.

In addition to the various side effects of antibiotics, antibiotics can also make anaerobic bacteria resistant.