For my little dog when she was having terrible breath it was from a stomach bug. They put her on a round of antibiotics and the bad breath was completely gone. So now when she gets that funky breath I take her in to check for that stomach bug and she gets the antibiotics. Works like a charm.

Is she just a really young puppy? Or grown? What are you feeding her...some

of the "naturals" (meaty, veggie, etc.) ? Maybe a bad tooth...but I guess that

wouldn't be "funky"? That smells pretty much like what it is. Have you asked

your Vet to check her mouth? Good luck in finding the right thing.

If you pup is really adverse to brushing the teeth, try some Dentastix or other dental chews. Will keep the teeth clean and breath smelling fresh. And will keep them occupied and out of mischief!!

I tried just about everything with my last dog but he had teeth problems. You need to have the vet check his/her teeth. I bought the gel that is supposed to help and you don't need to brush their teeth. That didn't work, nor did the additive you add to the water. It may just be a stomach bug. My groomer said don't tell anyone but he used those breath strips (for humans) on his. My dog didn't like it but with his teeth that didn't work for him You might want to give it a try

Stinky “Dog Breath” can be a sign of tooth/gum issues. Ruling out dental/medical origin would be the first step.

Agree, first rule out medical etiology, could be gum disease, an abscess, kidney, or liver problem.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/stanky-dog-breath/

I agree, Vet check first, but once you get the clearance from your vet that there isn’t a health issue, get it something to chew. Just try to stay away from raw hides and the plastic nylabones as they are not digestable and can clog their system. Also, avoid chews made in China and chews that are super hard because they can crack or break their teeth on them.

Watch those breath strips. The ones that used to be available only had aspartame. Some can kill or make your dog very sick.

Don't use the Milkbone dental chews. They made my dog sick.

Teeth problems are common in my type of dog and he doesn't like his teeth brushed. The vet recommended a spray. He doesn't like that either, but we need to get in the habit.

always1stepbehind - Our 15 year old dog has been having dentals since he was 3 (same with a couple of other people who have the same breed of dog). As he has grown older he has also had some gum work done.

He also refuses to have his teeth brushed (he almost swallowed the tooth brush). But he needs some C.E.T. toothpaste on his special morning treat as an appetizer. It doesn't do any good except to please him.

We have tried all of the things that joann_fl has tried (including the gel that cost $90 in Canada several years ago). We have tried the "glove" tooth cleaner, the wipes, you name it - nothing will clean those teeth of his - well maybe to some extent if he would let us, but not to the extent that he would need.

And, yes, the bad breath could be caused by a stomach bug, or by another health issue, but I would start with your pet's teeth.

No substitute for dental cleanings. Sorry for this problem. I had a poodle who hated having her teeth brushed. If i had to do it over, i would work much harder at getting my dog to accept teeth brushing, major headache and money saver in the long run.

In regards to stomach bug, if they did have a stomach bug, would there be any signs? Would the dog be sick?

Not necessarily a stomach bug. Some dogs that have deep chests are susceptible to bloat. Bloat is the build up of gas in the stomach and intestines which also should mean that their breath could smell like the gas/digestive material in their stomachs. Bloat can be very dangerous in some breeds but not so much in others.

Agree with other that the teeth need to be checked and cleaned. Some dogs build up tartar easily (as my dog does) and no amount of home care will prevent it.

Also ask the vet if it's possible your dog needs a daily antacid. Most of my older dogs needed a pill once a day.

I've never brushed my dog's teeth. If I smelled bad breath,my first stop would be the vet. Good luck with your little girl !!!!

I have to agree that it's helpful to know where the smell is originating from so you can treat it.

Our old dog had the worst breath, and hers was from her stomach. She had a sensitive tummy and was often belching or burping. We use to buy her dog biscuits that were made with activated charcoal and that made a good difference in her tummy health as well as the smell. The biscuits were sold in bulk at a local pet store, I have no idea where you would find them nowadays.

Our cat had chronic gum problems from the time he was very young. We put him on a high quality dental diet (dry food) and after about a year on that, his problems cleared up. We also bought some cat/dog gum gel, which I cannot remember the name of, but you don't have to brush it, just rub it on their gums. I've never had much luck using products like that on the the pets as I've never had one who liked or tolerated them well.

Just checking on the health of the pup. Anyone know the outcome?