Cat owners know the hard fact that bad breath from cats is often just terrible. It's not much different from bad breath; both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth, which break down proteins and release sulfides into the air. The sulfur itself really smells bad, which is why breathing with sulfur in it also smells bad. The bacteria causing bad breath in cats is usually associated with the formation of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is yellow, called plaque from bacteria, food and minerals.
To get rid of your cat's bad breath, you need to remove
tartar plaque.There are several cat foods out there that are designed to scale
back the buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes which will literally
dissolve it. They also give your cat treats, as many of them help to remove and
stop tartar. If tartar plaque is bad, you need to brush your cat's teeth
professionally. Once the tartar is removed, the bad breath will disappear.
You may be ready to brush your cat's tartar off. There are
several toothpastes for pets available in different flavours. You will need to
use a mechanical toothbrush as this action is important for removing tartar
build-up. Toothpastes containing enzymes dissolve tartar, helping to cure bad
breath. If you start brushing your cat's teeth early, you will practically get
rid of any deposits of tartar that will eventually cause bad breath.
Bacteria that cause tartar are often found in a cat's diet. As soon as you feed him, you must always
confirm that the food he eats is free of tons of bacteria. If you buy healthy
food and feed it only healthy food, it will help to get rid of bad breath. When
you give your pet a reward, you confirm that the treatment is intended to help
tartar. After the cat has eaten, you will brush its teeth or rinse its mouth.
This way, you will get rid of the bacteria in his mouth before the time comes
to create them at the level of his teeth.
Sometimes cats can have bad breath in their mouths that is
not associated with tartar or bad breath. In these rare cases it is often a
liver or kidney disease. If you notice bad breath and it is not tartar, take
your cat to the vet. although there is something to try with tartar, it is
better to be safe than sorry. Your vet can pinpoint the cause and give you an
idea of what the cause is and how you should fix it.
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