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Article: Bad Breath Can Be A Symptom of Illness
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- August 19, 2007
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Dear Dr. Fox:
My 11-year-old Pomeranian has halitosis. I have been brushing her
teeth every morning with a poultry-flavored toothpaste.
Is there anything you can recommend to control my dog's
halitosis?
-- A.G.
Annandale
Halitosis can be a sign of poor health rather than dirty teeth or
infected gums. In Pomeranians, especially, chronic kidney disease is
often associated with dental problems and halitosis.
I advise you to have your dog examined thoroughly by a
veterinarian. Older dogs such as yours should have a wellness exam
at least once a year.
Remember, prevention is the first medicine, and an ounce of it is
worth a pound of cure. If the toothpaste was manufactured in China,
do not use ...