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My dog has very bad breath – what medicine?
Bad breath may come from no brushing, retained baby teeth, or poor digestion; find the cause. Check the mouth; bloody drool with low energy suggests ulcers - use antibiotics and oral spray.
Why does my dog’s mouth smell bad?
Causes include poor cleaning, dental issues, diet, and digestion. Food debris rots; cavities or gingivitis add odor; poor digestion also causes it.
My dog’s gums bleed, are red and swollen, and smell bad – why?
Likely tartar, periodontitis, stomatitis, or ulcers from poor cleaning or vitamin lack. See a vet to confirm and treat.
What medicine is effective for cat stomatitis?
Common drugs are pet oral spray, amoxicillin, and vet metronidazole. Combine with dental care to remove decayed teeth and use pet mouthwash; feed soft food, not dry kibble, during treatment.
How do I deal with dog bad breath?
Bad breath can come from unclean teeth, oral disease, or gut issues; find the cause first. Brush to remove plaque, or get a dental cleaning for tartar; see a vet for oral or digestive causes.
My cat fell from the second floor; this morning its mouth had a bare patch and keeps bleeding from mouth and gums — what do I do?
Mouth and gum bleeding after a fall is likely impact injury to the mouth, teeth, or palate, possibly with fractures or internal bleeding. Seek urgent vet imaging and bloodwork; if no serious injury, use antibiotics, pain relief, hemostatics, and oral antiseptics with iodine cleaning.
Dog bites everything it sees, very restless like crazy (even bit its own food bowl)
Dogs chew for many reasons; find the cause before correcting. Reasons include teething, exploration, over-excitement or anxiety, and attention-seeking. Responses: give chew toys, teach what not to bite, train understanding, burn energy, ease anxiety, and stay consistent. Avoid over-punishing; understand its mood and offer more chew toys as substitutes.
What should I pay attention to when buying a Bichon Frise?
Buying a Bichon needs care. Choose a reputable source and check health and pedigree certificates. Observe the dog's health — skin, coat, eyes, ears, nose, teeth; a healthy one is lively with glossy coat, no dander or odor. Check for genetic disease risk, and interact to confirm temperament fits you.
Why does a dog like to bite people?
Dogs bite for self-defense, fear, or bad habits. Puppies may treat hands and feet as prey and bite then run. During teething, gum itch causes frequent chewing, sometimes on owners but usually gently. Poor training or fright also causes biting.
Why does my Labrador puppy like to chew things?
Labrador puppies chew from natural instinct or teething. Canids naturally chew, and curiosity drives more chewing. During teething, chewing relieves gum discomfort as baby teeth fall and adult teeth grow.