Before we dive in, you need to understand some important facts about your dog. The first fact is that a dog’s sense of smell is unbelievable. In fact, their sense of smell is how they explore the world around them. The other fact to remember is that what stinks for you, does not necessarily stink to a dog. If dogs stayed away from things that smell, then they would run like crazy every time a human approached them. Humans give off a natural unpleasant body odor and even though we might be able to mask it from other humans with perfume or deodorant, you cannot mask this smell from your dog. So if your dog can stand your body odor, then surely you can show some compassion when your furry friend enters the room smelling like a skunk.
How can I know if my puppy’s bad breath is from teething
If the baby teeth falling out and the adult teeth starting to erupt, then it’s teething. This usually starts around 4 months old. As the baby teeth roots decay, there is sometimes odor. Basically look at the incisors. You just look at the front teeth. It’s pretty easy to tell if the new ones are coming up. The usual question is “when does puppy skunk breath go away”, it won’t last long. As the teeth grow, skunk breath reduces significantly.
Why a Dog Might Smell Like a Skunk.
There are a few reasons why your dog can smell like a skunk even if he has not been sprayed by one. Dogs rely on their noses to discover the world around them. If a skunk happens to pass by your area, your dog will pick up on its scent. A skunk’s scent can form a strong bond with a dog’s fur coat. If a dog comes upon an area that was once inhabited by a skunk and rolls around in the dirt, then the particles of the skunk scent will bond with the dog’s fur. They don’t have to roll in the dirt either. Just being in the area of the scent can allow the particles to bond to their coat.
2 . Use A Quality Water Additive
Coconut oil doesn’t just boost the digestive, immune system, and metabolic functions — it also helps to combat canine bad breath. Put a teaspoonful over your dog’s food every single day, and you’ll soon sniff sweeter breath — plus dogs love the taste; for them, coconut oil is a sweet treat.
Lemon has a strong and nice smell of its own. It contains a citrus property, which stops the bacteria from growing inside your dog’s mouth, thus prevents bad breath. It is a simple remedy for bad breath, yet very effective.Just add a few drops of lemon juice to your dog’s drinking water.
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