what to do about dog bad breath

[karibear]

Originally Posted by mimosa

She gets checked regularly, even had xrays last year when this happened and it just showed her stomach distended with gas. Maybe she has acid reflux or something, she is so normal otherwise. Runs, plays, eats well, loves to go for walks. Suddenly she will throw up her last meal and run to the kitchen for something to eat which isnt what she used to do when sick. It's like it's nothing. Trouble is, being sick leaves behind sick breath. I just spoke to my vet and he told me never give her people mouthwash as it has sugar and alcohol but i can swab her mouth with peroxide. Yeah, like she's gonna let me in her mouth.

If she's healthy otherwise, what is she getting to eat? Kibble or canned food? She shouldn't be getting gas with her regular food, either. Mine gets kibbles with a small spoonful of whatever was leftover from dinner the night before - a spoonful is barely a taste, she's about 80 lbs - and she gets raw soup bones to chew on. Her last checkup the vet said she had good breath for a dog, and to keep on doing whatever I was doing, because it was working just fine.

[AliceT]

I'm suspicious of two things.

First you say she "might" have reflux or something. Acid reflux, indigestion and bloating hurts. But the good news is that it can be easily treated. Ask your vet for something for your dog's reflux. Also ask your vet what you should be feeding her. Proper diet is really important.

Second, the vomiting should concern you much more than leaving bad breath. If your mother started to vomit as much as your dog, would you ignore it or insist she go to a doctor that can find the problem and treat it? It's very much the same thing with your vet. If one vet can't find the problem, it may be time to find another one.

Years ago, I had a dog with reflux and I think the medcation was something like $2 for a month's supply, giving it to him twice a day.

Just my 2 cents.