Stinky kisses from the dog could mean something more sinister

If your dog’s breath is especially bad, then you should have it examined by a veterinarian to make sure it’s not due to a disease. — dpa

It's all cuddles and fun on the couch until your dog decides to yawn, blowing stinky breath right in your face.

“Our pets’ bad breath can be caused by a number of things,” says Tina Hoelscher, a veterinarian with Germany’s Aktion Tier. One cause behind the rancid smell could be a serious illness, she says. “The owner should always get to the bottom of it.”