Curing Bad Cat Breath
Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful.
It isn’t that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused
by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases
the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its
own, which is why breath containing it smells bad as well. The
bacterium that causes bad breath with cats is normally associated with
a buildup of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is yellow in color, known
as a coating of bacteria, food, and minerals.
To cure your cat from bad breath, you’ll need to remove the buildup of
tartar. There are several cat foods out there that are designed to
reduce the buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes that will
literally dissolve it. You can also give your cat treats as well, as
many of them will help eliminate and prevent tartar. If the buildup of
tartar is bad, you may need to have your cat’s teeth professionally
cleaned. Once the tartar has been removed, the bad breath will go away.
You may be able to clean the tartar off your cat’s teeth at home. There
are several toothpastes available for pets, available in several
different flavors. You’ll need to get a mechanical toothbrush, as the
motion is very important for removing tartar buildup. Toothpastes that
contain enzymes will dissolve tartar, helping to cure bad breath. If
you start early with brushing your cat’s teeth, you can virtually
eliminate any type of tartar buildup that will ultimately lead to bad
breath.
Some bacteria that lead to tartar can be found in your cat’s diet. When
you feed him, you should always make sure that the food he consumes
doesn’t contain a lot of bacteria. If you shop healthy and feed him
only healthy foods, it can help his bad breath a great deal. When you
give your pet a treat, make sure that the treat is designed to help
with tartar. After your cat has finished eating, you can brush his
teeth or rinse his mouth out. This way,you’ll get the bacteria out of
his mouth before it has time to build up on his teeth.
Sometimes, cats may have a bad odor in their mouth that doesn’t come
from tartar or bad breath in general.In these rare cases, it can be
either liver or kidney disease. If you notice bad breath and it isn’t
tartar, you should take your cat to the vet. Even though it may be
something to do with tartar, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Your veterinarian can pinpoint the problem, let you know what the cause
is – and how you should go about fixing it.
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