Help!

1812Wife · 08-29-2012, 05:49 PM

Ever since we moved to Massachusetts my dogs have had horrible smelling breath. We have not changed their diet, they get the same food, same treats, etc ... The only thing that has changed is the water.

Our neighbor also said that her dog has really bad breath, could it be something with our water and if so is there anything I can do besides spending a fortune on bottled water which we really cannot afford right now.

It is driving me crazy. They are exceptionally healthy dogs and this started about a week after we moved into our new place.

TIA!!

Sooz · 08-29-2012, 05:51 PM

Filter the water before giving it to them?

1812Wife · 08-29-2012, 06:08 PM

I thought about that, I have small pitcher that has a filter on it and I have used it some but I can never tell a difference I may just need a better filter.

Ladyluck12 · 08-29-2012, 07:05 PM

Tropiclean makes a water additive for fresh breath

Ladyluck12 · 08-29-2012, 07:06 PM

http://www.tropiclean.net/products/water-additive.php

1812Wife · 08-29-2012, 07:14 PM

I will pick so e of that up next time I go to the pet store! Hopefully that will help some!

Diamondclover06 · 08-29-2012, 10:01 PM

Distilled water in target brand is only 89 cents a gallon if that doesn't work. It may not be the water at all your pets may need dentals and for whatever reason it started smelling now.

**AbramsPatrol** · 08-30-2012, 07:04 AM

If they have a checkup soon I'd see if they need a cleaning. Do you brush their teeth? It makes a big difference with the Border Terriers.

1812Wife · 08-30-2012, 09:08 AM

We brush their teeth and they both had their teeth cleaned within the last year!

Diamondclover06 · 08-30-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1812Wife

We brush their teeth and they both had their teeth cleaned within the last year!

Yeah then I don't think that's it unless they are old 7+ years and have heart, kidney or liver problems. Then bad breath is common. I would change the water out or add breathalyser to the water.

1812Wife · 08-31-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamondclover06

Yeah then I don't think that's it unless they are old 7+ years and have heart, kidney or liver problems. Then bad breath is common. I would change the water out or add breathalyser to the water.

I am also going to ask around for a good vet and take them in for a check up just to be safe!

08-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#1
1812Wife Senior Member Wow, look at me go! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,901	Help! Ever since we moved to Massachusetts my dogs have had horrible smelling breath. We have not changed their diet, they get the same food, same treats, etc ... The only thing that has changed is the water. Our neighbor also said that her dog has really bad breath, could it be something with our water and if so is there anything I can do besides spending a fortune on bottled water which we really cannot afford right now. It is driving me crazy. They are exceptionally healthy dogs and this started about a week after we moved into our new place. TIA!!

08-29-2012, 05:51 PM	#2
Sooz Senior Member You can't touch this! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Posts: 10,153 My Mood:	Re: Help! Filter the water before giving it to them? __________________

08-29-2012, 06:08 PM	#3
1812Wife Senior Member Wow, look at me go! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,901	Re: Help! I thought about that, I have small pitcher that has a filter on it and I have used it some but I can never tell a difference I may just need a better filter.

08-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#4
Ladyluck12 Working to see my love You can't touch this! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 7,008 My Mood:	Tropiclean makes a water additive for fresh breath __________________

08-29-2012, 07:06 PM	#5
Ladyluck12 Working to see my love You can't touch this! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 7,008 My Mood:	http://www.tropiclean.net/products/water-additive.php __________________

08-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#6
1812Wife Senior Member Wow, look at me go! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,901	Re: Help! I will pick so e of that up next time I go to the pet store! Hopefully that will help some!

08-29-2012, 10:01 PM	#7
Diamondclover06 Senior Member Wow, look at me go! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,523 My Mood:	Re: Help! Distilled water in target brand is only 89 cents a gallon if that doesn't work. It may not be the water at all your pets may need dentals and for whatever reason it started smelling now.

08-30-2012, 07:04 AM	#8
AbramsPatrol Counting Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Rucker Posts: 14,786 My Mood:	Re: Help! If they have a checkup soon I'd see if they need a cleaning. Do you brush their teeth? It makes a big difference with the Border Terriers. __________________

08-30-2012, 09:08 AM	#9
1812Wife Senior Member Wow, look at me go! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,901	Re: Help! We brush their teeth and they both had their teeth cleaned within the last year!