Stinky Breathhh
My cat has really stinky breath. When he was little he had a respritory infection which made him have stinky breath. We have since brought him to the vet and his infection was treated and he's healthy now. The only thing is the breath is still stinky. I'm worried that he may have another infection or something may be seriously wrong. I was just wondering if anyone knows the cost of getting medication for these types of things because I'm a pretty broke college student :). Thanks for your time.
Answers:Hi there.here's an article written by a vet about why pet animals get bad breath:
Tooth and gum problems are the most common medical condition I see in pets. Because bad breath in dogs and cats go hand in hand with other health problems it is best to treat this problem even if the breath is not objectionable to you.
Why does my pet have bad breath?
The most common cause of bad breath is tartar buildup surrounding the teeth. As in people, small particles off food remain in the mouth after eating. These particles decompose creating conditions where oral bacteria thrive. These bacterial grow to form plaque which is a combination of bacteria, mineral and decomposed food. Plaque and associated oral infections give the pet鈥檚 breath an objectionable odor. Plaque also clings to the base of teeth causing the gums to become inflamed and recede. Inflamed gums leak blood serum with combines with and increase the amount of plaque. This plaque or calculus is visible as a hard yellowish coating on the outer base of the teeth.