What to do if your dog has bad breath

If owners notice that their dog has especially bad breath, a visit to the vet may be in order. Photo: dpa

If there's an unusually foul smell coming from your dog’s mouth, it may be caused by more than just bad hygiene.

The smell could actually be coming from the dog’s stomach, or from a decayed tooth. Another potential reason for the putrid odour could be that there’s something stuck in their mouth.