Im talking specifically in this guide about bad breath in dogs, however it can just as easily be applied to cats as well.

Bad Breath in dogs can be the sign of Periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is condition in the mouth that over time and without attention to it, break down all the supporting gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. No, not a very pretty picture at all, and it also causes loss of the canines teeth. The bacteria that cause this type of condition can get loose from the teeth and enter in the dogs bloodstream causing damage to the vital organs in the dogs body such as the kidneys, lungs, heart, and liver. With those kind of damaging results, its no wonder its dubbed the "Silent Killer of Pets".
As periodontal disease progresses it is marked by bad breath in your dog.

The good news is that this can be prevented. Good oral hygiene for your
pets can become as regular a routine, as your daily brushing and flossing. Prevention is always better than cure.

I recommend:

Regular trips to the vet.

This may seem pretty obvious, but is often neglected by many pet owners. Really it is the only way to know exactly where you stand in regard to your dogs health today.

Watch what you feed your dog.

Monitor what you feed your dog, canned dog food (soft) has been reported as giving dogs plaque, that leads to tartar at very high percentages. Dry dog food is much better for your dog, in that it wears away tartar build up. Read my guide:

What kind of food should I feed my dog?

Brush your dogs teeth regularly.

This is a no-brainer if you have a dog, and want to prevent a serious condition like periodontal disease. If you find it hard to brush your dogs teeth use a product such as Oxyfresh Pet Oral Care to keep dogs breath fresher, and inhibit gum disease. It is added to your dogs drinking water, and because its odorless and tasteless, your dog doesn't even know its there.

Your dogs health is a very serious matter so be sure to give it the best care you can.

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