We all know that a whiff of adult dog breath is no fun at all. Many vets claim that the characteristic sweetness of puppy breath is caused by their milk-only diet that puppies have when they are so young.
The enzymes in milk are complex sugars that break down in our digestive system. Therefore, the odor that the puppy breath smells like is often compared to a sweetish, milk-like scent. On the other hand, some vets think puppy breath is caused because the puppy is so young. Compare this with older dogs who are much more susceptible to dental issues and gum disease that can cause bad breath.
Senior dogs are the most vulnerable in this way so the theory that dog breath gets worse with age makes a lot of sense. Following on from the age theory, it has been suggested that the gut flora and bacteria in puppies are different than that of adults. That said, there is no definitive theory as to why puppy breath happens. The sugary odor that puppy breath smells like tends to end when your puppy is around 8 to 10 weeks old, so enjoy it while it lasts!
What if your puppy has bad breath? What could be the causes? Puppies get bad breath due to injured gums, food stuck in their teeth, or in more serious cases due to a bigger health issue. Bad breath in puppies can be caused by problems such as kidney failure.
Puppies notoriously put a whole manner of things in their mouths so, like my puppy, there is a chance a piece of food or other item has gotten stuck in their gums. Inflamed or injured gums can lead to gum disease which causes very severe halitosis. Indigestion can cause bad breath, but you would be able to spot this with its other accompanying symptoms of diarrhea, gassiness, and vomiting.
More serious health issues like kidney failure can result in strange oral odor. Thankfully they grow out of it during adulthood. You need to keep a watchful eye on them during the housetraining stage to prevent them from making a habit of eating their own stools.
As soon as they have relieved themselves, clean it up, and keep them away from it. Literally eating poop is a surefire way of having breath that smells like poop! Handy Hint: If you notice your older dog has breath that smells like metal , it could be the sign of a health issue such as kidney failure.
It also staves away gum disease and dental issues, leading to maintained pearly whites and fresher breath. Starting this practice in puppyhood is a great way to start. If you are being blocked from reading Subscriber Exclusive content, first confirm you are logged in using the account with which you subscribed.
If you are still experiencing issues, please describe the problem below and we will be happy to assist you. What does puppy breath smell like? Opinions vary, but as any dog lover will tell you, it has a very specific scent. Mary Colurso mcolurso AL. Some folks love it; others loathe it. For some pet lovers, though, puppy breath is more like a small miracle.
Such folks associate puppy breath -- rich, pungent and fleeting -- with innocence, optimism and other good things. Who are we to argue? It remains transparent, even as it is full and rounded -- mystical, like the breath itself.
For the record, AL. Alas, it does not smell like the real thing. Still, in our quest to describe the real-deal smell of puppy breath, we turned to a group of people who should know: members of a Facebook group called Magic City Dogs. About 5, pet lovers have joined this public group since it was created in , and as you might expect, they have plenty of experience with puppies.
With those round little bellies and sweet sleepy faces, it is the smell of pure innocence and love. But if I had to name it And it changes the older the puppy is.
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