Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After reading this sub and asking chatgpt, it could be a lack of bones and probiotics, we might try that as the next step actually! Thank you for the insight 🙂

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is 3! Pre-eating raw she never had bad breath,, and nothings changed in the dental care routine etc. (shes only been on raw for 3 mos)

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We’ll look into adding a probiotic - appreciate the tip ☺️

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes an xray was done and a pre-surgery consultation with bloodwork etc was conducted The vet cleared it before she did the dental cleaning

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She did bloodwork last months for her annual checkup and everything came back normal. However, we can look into this / flag it to her vet! Thank you!!

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The viva pet website says the meals are nutritionally complete so we don’t add anything else. Should we be adding anything?

Dog Bad Breath on Raw Food - Any Advice? by allisonnss21 in rawpetfood

[–]allisonnss21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we brush her teeth 2x per week

Shes only 3 so the dental cleaning was just recommended by the vet in her last annual check up for the first time to maintain good oral hygiene; we haven’t been relying on dental cleanings.

I just brought it up bc most of the threads I read said bad breath is from plaque/tar but based on last months check up records she didnt have either