Senior Dog Comfort & Care

Everyone loves smelling sweet puppy breath, right? (Well, OK, maybe not everyone.) But as dogs age, their breath can become unbearable.

But why? Some think it’s the food their dog is eating or the fish oil supplement they’re taking. While those reasons are possible, it’s likely a medical issue. The most common causes of stinky breath are periodontal disease, abscesses, ulcers, kidney disease, and liver disease. Bad breath should never be ignored. A “minty” treat will only mask the issue. Get your dog to the vet so the root cause can be determined and treatment can begin asap.