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Bad Breath In Pets

It’s an all too common complaint: doggy breath or kitty breath! You go in for a cuddle with your furry friend and catch a whiff of breath that makes your nose want to run right off your face. What causes bad breath in pets? There isn’t any one cause. Perhaps the most common cause of death breath (or halitosis, if you want to use the technical term) is some kind of dental problem. Bacteria, food particles, and saliva can help form plaque on the teeth, which leads to bad breath. If not cleaned away, the plaque can develop into gingivitis … Continue reading →

“Dog Breath” by Dav Pilkey

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“Dog Breath” by Dav Pilkey is about a dog named Hally Tosis who you guessed it, has bad breath. In the book Hally’s breath smells so bad that the Tosis family has decided to get rid of Hally. They enjoy his company, but his breath smells so bad that he can no longer stay with them. The children in the family love Hally and want to keep him around so they try to get rid of Hally’s bad breath. They take him to the top of a mountain hoping for a “breathtaking view” and take him to a movie hoping … Continue reading →

Dog Breath!

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Over in the Pets section of the Families.com forums, we had a recent discussion about doggy breath. If you’ve ever had a dog, met a dog, or especially kissed a dog, you know that dog breath can be deadly! Dog breath doesn’t have to be awful, though. Sure, some dogs are just predisposed to halitosis. Some dogs have digestive problems that give them the stinkies. Some dogs eat things they shouldn’t. Whatever the reason, there are lots of products out there to help keep your pup’s breath minty fresh. If dirty teeth are the culprit, you can always brush them. … Continue reading →